Legal Associate

As a Legal Advisor for our Canadian operations, you will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel and guidance to ensure compliance with Canadian laws and regulations. Your role will involve mitigating legal risks and supporting business objectives across various functions. Your key responsibilities will include: - Providing accurate, timely, and practical legal advice on a wide range of business and operational matters. - Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. - Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations to ensure organizational compliance. - Monitoring and ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and local laws, including employment, corporate, and regulatory requirements. - Developing and implementing risk management strategies to protect the company's interests. - Conducting regular legal audits and recommending changes as needed. - Handling pre-litigation disputes and advising on strategies to resolve legal conflicts. - Managing external legal counsel for litigation and complex legal matters when required. - Advising on corporate governance policies and ensuring adherence to internal guidelines. - Assisting with the preparation of corporate resolutions, board meetings, and related documentation. - Educating employees and stakeholders on legal risks, corporate policies, and compliance requirements. - Providing training on emerging legal trends and best practices. To qualify for this role, you must have: - A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited institution; membership in good standing with a Canadian law society. - Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal advisory role, preferably within a corporate or in-house counsel setting. - Strong understanding of Canadian legal frameworks, including corporate, employment, and contract law. In addition, you should possess: - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. - Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits including health insurance, leave encashment, paid sick time, paid time off, and provident fund. The work schedule may include evening shift, fixed shift, night shift, or US shift, and the work location will be in person.,