Legal Counsel

Wabash Canada
CA - Ontario - Ontario
January 20, 2025

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Legal Counsel is responsible for the provision of expert legal services to the TyCorra Group of Companies including but not limited to operating entities such as Mirlin Technologies, GoRight Fleet Solutions, TyCorra Leasing and Wabash Canada.

This position provides an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who is equipped with commercial, contract and employment law expertise.
You will be a trusted partner to the CEO and various business units, ensuring that legal risks are identified and managed effectively while enabling business agility.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial contracts with a focus on maximizing business outcomes while minimizing risk
Review and evaluate contractual agreements with customers, vendors and suppliers (including leases and other commitments) to ensure that all contractual agreements are acceptable
Advise on key employment matters ensuring compliance with Ontario and other applicable employment laws
Implement standard contract templates and workflows to improve efficiencies and effectiveness in the contracting process
Lead corporate governance activities
Manage outside counsel and resources effectively for specific engagements
Stay ahead of evolving legal regulations and deliver insights to ensure compliance, provide senior leadership with actionable legal advice that informs broader business strategies, advise the organization on changes in laws and regulations, and, evaluate their impact on the company's operations
Assist in the development of internal guidelines and policies on various legal and business issues including training and education to minimize exposure/risks to the organization
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to anticipate potential legal challenges, mitigate risks, and support dispute resolution strategies in alignment with the company's risk tolerance and objectives
Act as a key legal partner to HR, Finance, Operations, and other departments, providing legal advice that is not only accurate but strategically aligned with the company's growth and operational goals
Provide legal advice on marketing, promotional and trademark activities to effectively ensure compliance with laws
Provide support on major business transactions
Assure that all legal services provided to the company are performed in a manner that is consistent with, and supportive of the company's core values and culture, code of conduct and policies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Called to the Ontario Bar and licensed to practice law in Ontario
5+ years of post-call experience with a focus on commercial and/or employment law, gained either in-house or through a law firm
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and/or software agreements is beneficial
Proven ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide pragmatic, actionable advice that considers both legal risks and business objectives
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ethical judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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