Lead, Legal Counsel, Corporate Charity and Tax

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mastercard Foundation Full time

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Charity & Tax, the role will be responsible for reviewing and advising on program proposals, contracts and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, with a particular emphasis on CRA considerations.


WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

  • Advise Programs and Finance teams regarding funding proposals involving medium high risk CRA and charity law related issues and new program areas.
  • Provide strategic advice on the negotiation and review of funding proposals and funding contracts and communicate feedback appropriately.
  • Support Head of Legal and Compliance in advising Presidents' Office and Board regarding corporate governance related matters.
  • Monitor contract and regulatory compliance on CRA and charity law issues.
  • Work closely with members of the Legal and Compliance team and Finance team to maintain and upgrade funding documentation.
  • Maintain and prepare corporate governance related books and records.
  • Ensure CRA and charity law regulatory compliance as required.
  • Responsible to ensure funding contracts are in line with the Foundation policies, procedures and business objectives.
  • Participate in various projects as legal support for the Foundation.
  • Identify, analyze and respond to legislative developments affecting the Foundation particularly regarding Corporate, CRA tax and other charity law matters.
  • Provide support in the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WHO YOU ARE

  • Degree in law or equivalent (LLB or JD) is required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a reputable firm or inhouse position with a demonstrated record of success.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in charitable and nonprofit law as well as corporate, contract and tax law.
  • Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and listening skills and is open and receptive to feedback.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
  • Results driven; motivated by a high sense of performance excellence and a sense of urgency.
  • Innovative, resourceful, and entrepreneurial.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
  • Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
  • Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation's values.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation's values and vision.
**_Deadline for Applications is March 24, 2023._

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