Company Description Lumentis is a global designer and manufacturer of advanced automotive lighting solutions that enhance safety and strengthen vehicle brand identity. With decades of experience, the company delivers headlamps, tail lamps, signal, and ambient lighting systems for leading automakers worldwide. Lumentis integrates optical engineering, electronics, and software to bring LED, adaptive, and dynamic lighting concepts to full-scale series production.

The organization offers a collaborative, technology-driven environment. Team members contribute to innovative products that shape the future of automotive lighting and mobility.

Role Description The General Counsel is a full-time hybrid position based in South Simcoe County. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the executive leadership team, the General Counsel serves as a trusted advisor on a broad range of domestic and international legal matters.

The General

Counsel is responsible for managing all legal matters affecting the organization, including commercial transactions, litigation, intellectual property, labour and employment, real estate, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal advice while coordinating and overseeing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Vacancy Status: Replacement Position – Existing role

Salary Range: Starting at $150,000 annually plus annual discretionary bonus

Responsibilities

General Corporate and Commercial

Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and business units. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including:

- Customer agreements, including production development and supply contracts
- Supplier agreements, including terms and conditions of purchase, capital equipment and procurement contracts
- Tooling agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Distribution and logistics agreements
- Technology and software agreements
- Real estate and facility-related contracts
- Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring activities.
- Advise management on legal risks associated with commercial decisions and business operations.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

- Oversee all litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings by, against or involving the business.
- Develop litigation strategies in partnership with external counsel.
- Oversee product warranty or recall claims
- Provide regular updates to senior management regarding material legal risks and litigation exposure.

Intellectual Property





- Manage and protect the company’s global intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and proprietary technologies.
- Coordinate patent filings, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement activities with external patent counsel.
- Advise engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams regarding intellectual property protection and risk mitigation.
- Conduct freedom-to-operate assessments and support product development initiatives.
- Manage intellectual property disputes and licensing matters.

Labour and Employment Provide legal advice on labour and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. Support Human Resources regarding:

- Employment agreements
- Workplace investigations
- Discipline and termination matters
- Human rights and accommodation issues
- Labour relations matters
- Collective bargaining support
- Workplace policies and procedures

Manage employment litigation and labour arbitrations through external counsel where required. Monitor developments in employment legislation and advise management on compliance requirements. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Develop and maintain legal and ethical compliance programs and policies. Advise on compliance matters involving:

- Automotive industry regulations
- Competition and antitrust laws
- Privacy and data protection
- Environmental regulations
- Trade and customs compliance
- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery legislation
- Export controls and sanctions
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support internal investigations and compliance reviews.

Corporate Governance

- Advise senior leadership on governance matters and fiduciary obligations.
- Assist with board and committee governance activities.
- Maintain corporate records and support legal entity management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable corporate and securities laws.

External Counsel Management

- Retain, direct, and manage external counsel across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, and other jurisdictions as required.
- Evaluate legal service providers and manage legal spend.
- Ensure consistent legal strategies and efficient use of external resources.

Qualifications/Skills

Education and Professional Credentials

- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB).




- Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial law society.
- Qualified to practice law in Canada.

Experience

- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive legal experience, including significant in-house and/or sophisticated private practice experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or multinational organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial law, litigation management, labour and employment law, and intellectual property matters.
- Experience managing legal matters across multiple international jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with automotive OEM and Tier 1 supply environments is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
- Ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and advocacy skills.
- Proven ability to independently manage a broad legal portfolio.
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
- Effective communicator capable of influencing senior executives and business leaders.
- Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Leadership Competencies

- Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Comfortable operating as the sole in-house legal resource.[IP2.1]
- Capable of building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates accountability, resilience, and adaptability in a global business setting.

Travel

- Occasional travel may be required to support business operations, litigation, compliance initiatives, and strategic projects.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Privacy & Recruitment Technology To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-assisted tools, to help screen applications. These tools are used to support our recruitment team only; all hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Candidate information is managed securely and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Where required by law, applicants may request information about how these tools are used in the recruitment process.

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