Canadian General Counsel

Job Summary

To support a growing organization, the full-time salaried Canadian General Counsel will serve as the key legal advisor to leadership, managing commercial, regulatory, and operational matters while working primarily onsite in Oakville, Ontario, with the potential for remote work two days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Providing legal counsel to executive teams across sales, service, procurement, operations, and compliance functions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing high-stakes transactions
• Advising on Canadian labor matters, workplace policies, and translating legal risks into actionable business advice

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) degree from a recognized law school
• Active member in good standing with a Canadian provincial bar association, preferably with dual admission
• Minimum of 10 years of post-admission practice experience with senior leadership responsibility
• Fluency in English and French, with the ability to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements in both languages
• Experience with Quebec Civil Law and familiarity with routine transactional and labor matters is highly desired