- Salary
- C$150k – C$175k/yr
- Location
- Toronto
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
Description
Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Toronto
Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000 / year
Description
We are seeking a talented, ambitious lawyer with 4–6 years’ experience to join our Global Legal Team. This is a broad in-house role in a fast-growing company, offering exposure to all areas that require legal input. You’ll work with a team based across the UK, India, the US and Switzerland, supporting all regions.
Key Responsibilities
Our team handles:
- Commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs)
- Contract queries and disputes
- Corporate compliance and policies
- Company secretarial matters
- Intellectual property
- Insurance
- Data protection
- General commercial and corporate legal advice
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
- Support contentious matters and proceedings
- Assist with corporate projects and M&A
- Draft and update internal policies
- Contribute to group insurance matters and renewals
- Monitor legal budgets and manage legal fee invoices
- Support wider legal projects, ensuring compliance and sharing best practices
- Improve legal processes, templates and tools
- Work closely with teams in Europe, Asia and the US
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
- 6+ years of experience of experience as a Legal Counsel working in a marketing, advertising, promotional product, or retail environment
- Strong commercial law experience (in-house)
- Ability to draft clear, commercially focused documents
- Corporate/M&A experience is helpful
- Strong communication, organisation and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Solutions-focused, proactive approach
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise
- Fluent English and strong Microsoft Office skills
- Good record-keeping habits
Mindset & Attributes
- Effective communicator who builds strong relationships
- Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Results-driven and accountable
- Creative, resourceful problem-solver
- Enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Analytical, logical and sound in judgment