Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel's Office - Corporate/CommercialLocation: Toronto The OpportunityEY Canada is looking for an experienced candidate to help support the growth of our firm. You will join our General Counsel’s Office, a team of sophisticated in-house lawyers who are a respected and integrated part of our professional services firm. You will act as a strategic advisor to our business and help EY's professionals negotiate complex commercial contracts with some of our most significant clients.
Work closely with and act as a strategic advisor to EY business teams across Canada to help structure & negotiate commercial agreements. Independently draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and related documents including responses to requests for proposals, NDAs, engagement letters, vendor, supplier, branding, licensing, information technology and service agreements, statements of work and master services agreements. Provide legal expertise on special projects and legal matters.
Contribute to internal process improvement and training initiatives. Client-focused and solution-oriented with the ability to quickly grasp legal and business issues and provide timely, accurate and tailored legal advice and counsel. Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to strategically advise the business on risks and utilize sound judgment on when to make independent decisions or elevate issues as required.
D from a recognized law school and member in good standing of a law society in any Canadian Province. A minimum of 2-5 years post-call experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a sophisticated organization.
Strong knowledge of corporate/commercial law and experience reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
Superior writing, drafting and communication skills, in English. French communication skills (written and spoken) would be considered a significant asset. Ability to commute to our Toronto office. What we offerAt EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.
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Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and advantages designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets. We’recommitted to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices areequitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel, General Counsel'S Office - Corporate/Commercial (Winnipeg)
🏢 EY
📍 Winnipeg