Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to work as the Director, Legal Affairs at a public company in a collaborative milieu and report to the Vice President, Legal. This Director will provide strategic guidance, advise senior stakeholders and oversee a team of procurement professionals. This lawyer will provide legal support for a variety of commercial matters and address contractual needs across the business to effectively attain objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategic procurement responsibilities, including the procurement team;
• Review, draft, negotiate and advise re: a variety of agreements;
• Serve as the legal lead on sophisticated and integral initiatives;
• Support m&a transactions and related matters;
• Provide legal advice on commercial aspects of initiatives from inception to implementation;
• Oversee legal projects and oversee external counsel where applicable;
• Lead the development and execution of procedures and policies re: business needs and improve processes;
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership, supporting strategic planning re: key initiatives;
• Lead and oversee strategic vendor relationships and utilize best practices;
• Manage risk and compliance matters; and
• Provide senior leadership with regular reporting on important initiatives and ensure operational efficiency.


Experience:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Called to the Bar of Ontario;
A minimum of 10 years of strong, pertinent commercial legal experience acquired in an established law firm or In House department;
Experienced lawyer with excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical abilities;
Strong experience leading and developing a team of professionals;
Experience working with a procurement team;
Strong business acumen and the ability to interact with senior executives;
Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising re: a variety of sophisticated commercial contracts and transaction (technology and IP experience an asset);
Strategic thinker with a strong focus on client needs;
Responsible, able to deliver on commitments and innovative;
Able to prioritize and handle competing deadlines in a results-driven environment;
An MBA degree or professional procurement certificate is considered an asset; and
Experience in the financial services industry is considered an asset.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Director, Legal Affairs at a large company that offers a stimulating environment, a collegial and dynamic setting and an attractive compensation scheme.

We thank all applicants. Only those with the required expertise will be contacted.

This is an active opening for a current role.

AI may be used, only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.

City

Toronto

Category

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

Practice Areas

Corporate - General

Work Type

Permanent / Full Time

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