At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal services focusing on commercial agreements, compliance, and risk management.
- Company: Join a leading maritime port authority with a dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for relocation and involvement in corporate governance and Indigenous matters.
- Why this job: Be part of high-impact initiatives in a growing organization.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of corporate/commercial legal experience and a Bachelor of Law degree.
The predicted salary is between 136800 - 167200 $ per year.
The Company is seeking a Senior In-House Counsel to join its expanding legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of legal services, with a focus on commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
This role involves reviewing, negotiating, and drafting various contracts, including leases, construction contracts, and procurement documents. The Senior In-House Counsel will also provide guidance on legal issues related to the Canada Marine Act, the Access to Information Act, and the Privacy Act, and will be involved in corporate governance matters and oversight of Indigenous files.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years' of corporate/commercial legal experience, with a preference for those with a background in regulatory, aboriginal, real property, and environmental law.
Applicants must be practicing lawyers with a Bachelor of Law degree and be admitted and in good standing with a Canadian law society. Experience in employment law and/or litigation is considered an asset.
The role requires the ability to anticipate legal issues, advise on risk mitigation strategies, and prepare legal opinions. The candidate should be prepared to relocate to the area and must be able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada's Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program.
This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the company's business, contributing to high-impact commercial, regulatory, and strategic initiatives within a dynamic and growing organization.
Senior Legal Counsel in Prince Rupert 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.
