Take on a senior legal leadership role as Senior General Counsel with Serruya Private Equity in Markham, Ontario. Focus on franchise law and complex legal matters across the portfolio.
Serruya Private
Equity is actively seeking a Senior General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal oversight for its portfolio companies. This role demands expertise in franchise law, commercial real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. A proactive approach in legal judgment and advising is essential for supporting executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead legal strategy and operational oversight organization-wide
- Advise on franchise agreements and related compliance
- Negotiate and manage commercial lease agreements
- Direct M&A; legal workstreams and negotiations
- Establish risk management and governance frameworks Requirements:
- At least 10 years of legal experience in-house
- Extensive experience in franchise regulatory compliance
- Strong background in negotiating lease agreements
- Familiarity with M&A; deal structures is advantageous
- Called to the Bar in Ontario and in positive standing Drive impactful legal decisions that shape the future of Serruya Private Equity.