At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support, draft contracts, and advise on various legal issues.
- Company: Join Huawei Canada, a leader in tech with a commitment to quality and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 plus a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic team while navigating complex legal challenges.
- Qualifications: LL.B or J.D. degree, Ontario bar member, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 $ per year.
Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Legal Counsel.
About the team
From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada.
This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service.
The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.
About the job
- Provide efficient and knowledgeable legal support to the business.
- Draft, review and negotiate various types of contracts, including but not limited to procurement agreements, leases, research and development agreements, services agreements.
- Advise internal business teams on legal issues, including but not limited to employment matters, privacy and data protection, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, etc.
- Provide legal advice and support on litigation, settlement and dispute resolution.
- Communicate with headquarters in China and localize HQ’s legal requirements in Canada.
- Keep track of legislative development, and maintain resources of external counsels.
- Advice on all other legal issues as they may arise.
The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
Job requirements
About the ideal candidate
- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) or Juris Doctor (J. D.) degree from a recognized university.
- Member of the Ontario bar in good standing.
- 3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/ within an in-house legal department, specializing in employment law, general corporate and commercial law matters.
- Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload.
- Business minded with sound and practical business judgement.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Additional Information
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.
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Legal Counsel in Markham employer: Huawei Canada
Huawei Canada is an exceptional employer for those looking to advance their careers in optical networking. With a commitment to innovation and a supportive, diverse work culture, employees have access to cutting-edge technology and opportunities for professional growth within the Advanced Optical Technology Lab. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration and creativity while making significant contributions to the future of optical systems.
