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As a global team of 25,000 connected employees in 47 countries, we pride ourselves in being the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company – applying insight, service quality and innovation to create sustainable growth for business and society.

Our company is ISO 9001 certified, and we are truly an Employer of Choice. When you join our elite team, you’ll have the opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a positive difference while being rewarded with an excellent salary, superior group insurance, a matching pension plan, excellent perks, a pleasant culture, true work/life balance and the opportunity to help grow the company.

You’ll also “Walk-the-Talk” when it comes to Yusen’s 9 Core Values because they resonate with you: Communication. Openness. Customer Focus. Reliability. Teamwork. Accountability. Problem Solving. Continuous Learning. Proactivity.

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support to all Business Units and Business Partners across the country, while mitigating legal risks and facilitating compliance with all applicable laws and corporate policies. The position requires well thought-out processes and judgment on a broad range of legal matters, as well as the ability to conceive, implement and monitor processes, procedures and operational activities/issues from a legal perspective.

The Senior Legal

Counsel will work closely with members of the Executive Leadership Team, to provide overall legal guidance and support on all required matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure timely delivery of quality legal advice and service to support internal clients on a broad range of domestic and international legal issues, including commercial and operational matters, real estate matters, customer and vendor contracting, employment law related issues and queries, customer bankruptcy, privacy, records management and general corporate issues.
- Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including, but not limited to, customer contracts, vendor and subcontractor agreements, technology license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, various terms & conditions and other transactional documents.
- Assist with RFPs and RFQs.
- Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts.
- Provide legal support related to international and domestic freight forwarding, transportation, warehousing, customs clearance, supply chain and logistics operations.




- Advise on cargo liability, transportation and warehousing claims, customs and trade compliance; claims, disputes and litigation with carriers, vendors and customers, operational risk matters
- Insurance of cargo, freight forwarders and 3PL/warehousing provider liability, tenant’s liability, directors & officers liability
- Monitor and advise management regarding applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory developments affecting transportation, logistics, customs, privacy, employment, and commercial operations.
- Support corporate governance, ethics, compliance, and internal control initiatives across the organization.
- Coordinate and manage external legal counsel, ensuring effective and cost-efficient legal support.
- Work with Human Resources, Operations, and outside counsel, when retained, to (i) respond to discovery demands, subpoenas and other legal process; (ii) conduct internal investigations; and (iii) manage litigation.
- Support Human Resources Department in drafting, updating and negotiating employment agreements, temporary agency agreements, independent contractor agreements, and managing compliance with employment, discrimination and harassment laws and regulations.
- Assist in development and delivery of training materials on a wide variety of legal and regulatory topics.
- Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the Company.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
- Review and assess current legal processes, structures and procedures (including control procedures).
- Identify areas of risk, recommend ways to mitigate and implement appropriate protections.
- Develop subject matter expertise as requested by the Managing Director & President and/or global/regional Legal Departments; for example, in corporate governance, relevant regulations, litigation management, domestic and international law, intellectual property protection and contracting, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- JD Degree from an accredited law school, and currently admitted to practice law in Canada.




- 7-12 years of legal experience with a private law firm and/or corporate law department.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, customs/trade compliance, cargo liability, and supply chain-related matters.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, maritime law, real estate leases; mergers and acquisitions and litigation experience are each considered an asset, but not required.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Sound judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to develop, implement, and monitor legal processes, procedures, and operational controls.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to clearly and concisely describe complex legal issues to business clients.
- Collaborative, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others.
- JD Degree from an accredited law school, and currently admitted to practice law in Canada.

Yusen Logistics (Canada) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience, and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those invited for an interview will be personally responded to. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $150,000.00-$200,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brampton, ON L6T 5H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- legal counsel: 7 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 5H5

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Brampton)
🏢 Yusen Logistics
📍 Brampton