Company Overview
OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products, test equipment and sensors. It is located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa and established in 1985.
Company Perks:
· Every employee receives full advantages including medical, dental, and optical and life insurance with the premiums paid for by OZ Optics.
· Opportunity to work alongside with subject matter experts in fiber optics
· Opportunity to work on world-class products with cutting-edge technologies
· Best recreational facilities company can offer. Squash and basketball courts, weight-training rooms, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub for use by employees
· Staff events - adult and children's holiday parties, Easter egg hunt, family summer barbeque, and soccer games.
· Free on-site parking
POSITION SUMMARY:
The In-House Senior Litigation & Legal Counsel will be a dynamic and results-oriented, responsible for:
- Representing OZ Optics in Civil cases.
- Managing all phases of the litigation process from investigation, pleadings and discovery, to pre-trial settlement and appeal
- Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests.
- Overseeing corporate governance and ensuring adherence to corporate policies.
- Overseeing corporate governance and ensuring adherence to corporate policies.
- Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Managing Litigation and coordinating with external legal counsel as needed.
- Conducting legal research and staying updated on changes in laws that may affect the company.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents..
- Preparing paperwork for court.
- Providing legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other company departments.
EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited Canadian law school.
- Admission to the bar and in good standing.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 10+ years of Litigation experience is required
SKILLS:
- Excellent organizational skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.
- Strong background in Litigation, corporate law, contract law, and compliance.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Salary commensurate with experience
All Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Job Type: Contract
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care