Avocat - conseil principal pour EDC, société canadienne de financement et d’assurance du commerce international. Structuration, négociation et documentation de transactions de prêts et de financements de projets.
About the role
- Corporate Counsel supporting ExamWorks Canada’s medical assessment and occupational health services business. Advising on commercial, privacy, employment, regulatory, litigation, and corporate matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, service, consulting, confidentiality, software, and technology agreements
- Provide timely and practical legal advice to business leaders and operational teams
- Assist with privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and information governance matters
- Support employment-related matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, accommodations, investigations, and terminations
- Conduct legal research and prepare practical legal advice for internal stakeholders
- Assist with regulatory, compliance, and risk-management matters
- Support mergers, acquisitions, business integrations, and other strategic transactions, including legal due diligence and document review
- Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, employment, regulatory, and commercial matters
- Assist with corporate governance, corporate records maintenance, and subsidiary management
- Review and develop corporate policies and compliance programs
- Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions
- Support the General Counsel on special projects and other legal matters as required
- Report directly to the General Counsel and work closely with business leaders across Canada
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Licence en droit (LL.L), or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or the Barreau du Quebec
- Preference will be given to candidates who are admitted to practice in both Ontario and Quebec
- Approximately 2-4 years of post-call legal experience
- Experience practicing at a recognized regional or national law firm is strongly preferred
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Experience with privacy, data protection, healthcare, employment, technology, or regulatory matters is considered an asset
- Professional working proficiency in both English and French is strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new areas of law
- Sound commercial judgment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Demonstrates initiative and ownership of assignments
- Works effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work product
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with executives, business leaders, external counsel, and other stakeholders
- Bilingualism (English/French) is a significant asset
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer-sponsored retirement savings program
- Paid vacation and personal days
- Professional dues and continuing legal education reimbursement
- Long-term career development and mentorship opportunities
- Fully remote work environment
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