Senior Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Toronto ON, Canada Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Full time

About Us: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Our firm is currently recruiting for a Compliance and Conflicts Counsel in our General Counsel Office Department, reporting to General Counsel for a 6-month contract. The Compliance and Conflicts Counsel supports the overall management of compliance and risk matters as well as professional responsibility obligations at the firm. This role requires strong negotiation and communication skills and involves working and supporting a cross-functional team, including the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and the firm’s Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Liaising with the Firm’s professional liability insurers to repair lawyer errors and reduce the risk of litigation against the Firm.
Working with the Records Management team to ensure proper information governance and record retention policies are in place.
Developing and delivering training to lawyers and administrative professionals on the law pertaining to ethics and professional responsibility as well as firm policies and procedures relating to risk management.
Negotiating and drafting agreements on behalf of the Firm in order to reduce risk and secure favourable terms.
Supporting the update, development, implementation, and communication of Firm policies and procedures.
Researching legal and regulatory developments and draft memoranda.

Licensed to practice law in Ontario, Alberta or British Columbia and in good standing
A minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience in a large law firm environment and/or in-house legal department
Superior legal research and writing capabilities
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) to a broad range of audiences including partners, senior management, and clients
Ability to balance risk management and practical business judgement
Adaptability and openness to crafting creative solutions to complex problems.

Employment Type : Fixed-Term (6-Month Contract )

(Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
Cassels is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request.

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