At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice and manage compliance matters for a leading tech company.
- Company: Join LG, a global leader in consumer electronics committed to innovation and employee growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for continuous learning.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture that values collaboration and unique contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping legal strategies in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Qualifications: LL.B./J.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 170000 - 190000 $ per year.
As a key member of the legal team, the successful candidate will provide timely legal advice on a broad range of legal issues in support of business operations and will report directly to the General Counsel.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic legal advice to business units on the application of relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
- Manage product safety and regulatory matters, including regulatory filings
- Manage legal compliance matters, including developing and deploying compliance programs, policies, training, and guidance documents
- Monitor and report on internal compliance activities
- Assist with Canadian privacy law compliance, including providing legal support for privacy impact assessments and responses to information requests
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business units on compliance and emerging risks impacting the business
- Support the development, management, and revision of internal policies and procedures
- Assist General Counsel as needed
- Additional duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- LL.B./J.D. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience as in-house counsel, in a law firm or a combination of both
- Strong knowledge and experience with corporate/commercial matters
- Strong technical skills and sound business judgment
- Strong drafting, negotiation, time-management, and communication skills
- An ability to work independently, handling complex matters from beginning to end with minimal supervision
- An ability to build collaborative relationships and work cross-functionally with legal and business partners
- An ability to provide concise, practical legal advice, while explaining complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Experience advising on privacy and data governance matters is considered an asset, as is prior experience working with government agencies and/or regulators
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Conditions of Employment: It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to obtain any work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required to legally work in Canada prior to commencing employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: LG Electronics Canada, Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment, which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
Legal Counsel in Winnipeg employer: LG electronics, inc.
At LG Electronics Canada, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our North York office provides a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility while engaging in meaningful challenges that promote professional growth. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every employee's unique contributions are valued, making LG not just a workplace, but a community dedicated to creating a better life for all.
