At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal guidance and manage risks in a dynamic dealership environment.
- Company: Award-winning heavy truck dealership with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stability, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and learning.
- Why this job: Join a leading team and make a real impact on the company's success.
- Qualifications: In-house legal experience and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Award-winning heavy truck dealership in the Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry, founded in 1949 with 1001-5000 employees.
The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will serve as the internal legal advisor, providing practical and business-oriented legal guidance on a wide range of commercial legal matters. This includes:
- Advising executive leadership and operating teams
- Managing legal risk
- Supporting commercial objectives
- Protecting the organization's reputation
- Coordinating legal matters
- Managing external counsel
The ideal candidate is a pragmatic commercial lawyer with in-house counsel experience in a multi-location, asset-intensive, automotive, transportation, dealership, retail, distribution, or commercial services environment. Specific experience in cross-border legal matters, particularly in Canada and the US, and a background in a privately held or family-owned organization are highly valued.
Applicants should be adept at:
- Negotiating complex agreements
- Advising on property or transaction matters
- Managing litigation
The role requires the ability to resolve escalated complaints and help leaders make sound decisions in a dynamic, multi-location dealership environment. Building strong internal relationships and partnerships, as well as a genuine interest in learning the business and its operations, are critical for success in this role.
The company is known for its financial stability, experienced management team, and industry-leading market position, and the Senior Legal Counsel will play a key part in the organization's continued growth and expansion.
Senior Legal Counsel in Burnaby employer: Confidential
As a General Manager in our Projects Group, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our focus on fostering strong client relationships and delivering high-quality project outcomes across the Americas. With a diverse team of professionals and a multi-office setup, we offer unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
