In-House Assistant General Counsel Lawyer Job in Toronto, Canada

February 27, 2019

**This opportunity is now closed. Please visit our job board to view our current opportunities.**

 

We are currently engaged in a highly confidential Assistant General Counsel opportunity. Our client is an established and progressive company seeking a confident, commercially-minded lawyer to joins its team in Toronto.

 

Job Description: In-House Assistant General Counsel Lawyer 

 

The Assistant General Counsel will provide support to business units and advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, employment, intellectual property, supply chain-related matters, marketing and advertising, risk management, and compliance strategies.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 5+ years of corporate commercial experience, preferably with some soft IP and/or marketing and advertising law experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong business acumen and initiative.
  • Reputation as a people leader.
  • Prior in-house experience would be considered an asset.

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

Jordan Priest, Recruitment Associate

647.484.8314

jpriest@thecounselnetwork.com

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Visit our job board to view all of our current opportunities.