At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal guidance on public company matters and manage securities disclosure.
- Company: Wajax, a leading industrial solutions provider since 1858.
- Benefits: Hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to strategic transactions and compliance in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team driving Canadian industry forward with impactful legal support.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in securities and corporate governance, strong drafting and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast.
We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy, including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few.
Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward.
People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put roofs over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax relies upon its legal team to deliver prompt, high quality legal guidance and support to business and functional teams.
It is now looking to add another lawyer to this important team.
As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and support him on all public company matters.
This includes managing securities disclosure and regulatory requirements, advising on corporate governance and ESG reporting, and supporting the corporate secretarial function for quarterly board meetings and the AGM.
You will also support strategic transactions and special projects as they arise and assist with broader compliance and general corporate matters as required.
This position is based at Wajax's head office in Toronto, with a hybrid work arrangement, and represents a current opportunity on the legal team.
The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience advising publicly listed companies, with significant exposure to securities disclosure and corporate governance matters gained at a top-tier firm or publicly listed company.
Experience with corporate secretarial matters is also expected and M&A experience would be an asset.
Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills, along with strong business acumen, are required.
In addition, you should have the ability to think strategically and pragmatically and have excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be interacting with all levels of the business.
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