SCI Lease CorpMarkham, ON (Hybrid)The General Counsel is responsible for representing the company on a national level, specifically as it relates to complex legal matters including operational process and procedures, risk assessment, legal proceedings as well as manage external counsel.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice relating to relevant legislation and business risks to all levels of the organization and to the boardDraft legal documents, including and not limited to service agreements, lease agreement, amendments, and various other contractsRepresent the business in litigation, tribunals, and negotiations, as neededImplement governance, compliance and legal policies to protect the businessTrain in-house legal team members and increase our internal quality of workEnsure external legal counsel, resources, and services are utilized efficientlyCommission and notarize documents as neededOversee annual returns and business licenses for all business entitiesResearch regulations by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of informationEducate departments within the business on legislative and legal requirements relevant to our businessMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices,



including active membership in various industry committeesMonitor our active/inactive inventory of trademarks/IP patentsPrepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing informationMaintains rapport with external regulatory personnel by arranging continuing contacts and resolving concernsMaintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standardsOther duties as assignedQualificationsSkills requiredExceptional command of the English languageBilingual French is an assetExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Knowledge of legal transactions and governanceCompliance and risk mitigation mindsetSmart decision making and results driven mentalityMultitasker with an extraordinary attention to detailAbility to inform others and build skilled relationshipsExperienceMinimum 1 to 3 years of work experience as a corporate general counsel or related role, is a requirementExperience working in legal and in automotive finance or similar experience is as assetEducationLicensed under provincial law society is requiredReporting ToChief Compliance OfficerSALARY: $145,000 - $175,000 CADOur organization will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment Process. SCI Lease Corp.Is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.AI Use Disclosure: Please note AI tools may be used in the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 General Counsel (In-House) @ Sci Lease Corp (Markham)
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