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Sr. Legal Counsel
As the Sr. Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and other documents while advising business units within the company on a broad range of legal issues.
We are excited to offer a new and adaptive way of working that provides flexibility in the workforce while maintaining operational readiness! By blending remote and in-office work, we are able to take advantage of the independence and flexibility that comes with working from home, and the collaboration, teamwork, and sense of belonging that comes from working together face-to-face. Our Workstyle Program offers the best of both situations: structure and sociability with independence and flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, review and negotiate commercial and transactional documents. This includes contracts with dealers, customers, and suppliers; RFPs and procurement agreements; and other related documents.
Provide legal advice to business units on legal matters of varying complexity, in such areas as on privacy, advertising, marketing, and product liability; competition law, technology licensing; trademarks and other intellectual property; employment law; and corporate governance
Respond to inquiries with respect to the interpretation of legislation and regulations affecting the company
Handle legal disputes, manage litigation files, and liaise with outside legal counsel
Manage legal compliance programs and participate in internal administrative procedures
Prepare legal opinions and reports
Conduct research on various legal matters
Assist General Counsel as needed
Participate in cross-functional corporate teams as required
To Succeed, You Will Need:
LLB or JD from a recognized University
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
A minimum of 3 years of related work experience in corporate law department
Ability to review and analyze contracts, apply legal principles, and assess risks to Canon’s business
Excellent Project/process management skills to follow-up with business units and customers during contract process, escalate issues, and lead legal projects
Strong ability to balance conflicting priorities for all business units and meet all deadlines to prevent negatively impacting business operations
Experience with a Document Management System
Good computer/technical skills to conduct research, use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Why Join?
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Canon is committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities.
By monitoring public health conditions and following local COVID-19 guidelines, we are taking necessary precautions and putting the safety of our employees and candidates first. A critical component of our workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated and must provide Canon with proof of vaccination or undergo regular COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening in order to access the workplace. Canon will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.
HYBRID WORK
This position offers a Hybrid work schedule. You will be required to be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week, with the ability to work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance).
When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools
BENEFITS
Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
Vacation, Paid Personal Time and Sick days
Matching RRSP contribution & Profit Sharing Program
Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education
Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more!
EMPLOYEE PERKS
On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
Employee gym and fitness centre
Employee referral program
Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products.
Community involvement
