Senior Legal Counsel

7 days ago

Toronto, Canada IKO North America Full time

Talent acquisition and Recruitment professional. Let's hire together IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role offers a dynamic blend of commercial and transactional responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory compliance, acquisitions, joint ventures, policies, corporate governance, and intellectual property. The ideal candidate will bring a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to legal counsel and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Benefits Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA) Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term Disability Short-term Disability RRSP Match Paid Vacation Floating Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Service Awards Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with suppliers, customers, and joint venture partners Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, documentation, document management, renewals, and terminations Advise on regulatory compliance matters, including health and safety and environmental regulations Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, deal documentation, and post‑deal integration Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal and regulatory risks Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board and committee materials, and maintenance of corporate documentation and records Support intellectual property matters, including trademarks, licensing, and patents Support business teams to provide practical, commercial legal advice Manage and coordinate matters with external counsel Qualifications & Experience LLB or JD from an accredited law school Member in good standing with a provincial law society 7+ years of legal experience in an established law firm and/or in‑house legal department, with a strong focus on commercial and transactional matters Demonstrated experience in cross‑border commercial matters, with a preference for candidates familiar with both Canadian and U.S. commercial matters Prior experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations is an asset Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions‑oriented mindset Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Wholesale Building Materials #J-18808-Ljbffr

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