Overview:
Opportunity for an experienced corporate/commercial generalist to work with the senior management team and provide legal support to the operations of a private-equity owned company with operations in Canada and the U.S.
Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel:
Advising business units on current legal matters while managing risk
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Drafting and negotiating general corporate and commercial documents, as well as doing mergers and acquisitions work
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Monitoring compliance and regulatory matters.
Responsibilities:
Advising business units on current legal matters while managing risk:
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Provide advice and legal support to the business units, including Operations, IT and Finance
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Clearly and concisely communicate legal risks of proposed actions and propose solutions
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Understand how negotiations and agreements align with the company’s strategic plan
Drafting and negotiating general corporate and commercial documents, as well as doing mergers and acquisitions work
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Draft and review general commercial contracts, including industry-specific agreements
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Review procurement contracts, including commercial leases, contracts for IT solutions and high value assets among others
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Assist managers and outside counsel with negotiations
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Negotiate confidentiality agreements, letters of intent and actively participate in due diligence / negotiations, drafting / review of transaction documentation and post-closing integration
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Draft and review MoU’s and JV agreements
Monitoring compliance and regulatory matters
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Assist with ongoing administration and compliance of company policies and procedures with applicable US laws
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Prepare and manage compliance of company with regulatory agencies and applicable US laws
Qualifications:
Member of the Texas Bar
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools
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Document Management Software
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Fluent in English, spoken and written. French or Spanish would be an asset.
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Capacity to see the global picture, while remaining detail-oriented and pursuing the business objectives
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Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with internal groups and externally with stakeholders and service providers
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Strong legal drafting and problem-solving skills; ability to identify win-win solutions
- Strong customer service orientation
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Ability to deal with and quickly grasp complex and delicate situations
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Strong team player and collaborator
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Ability to prioritize, manage and execute a high volume of matters simultaneously and with rigor