Corporate Legal Counsel

2 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Wajax Full time

**The Opportunity**

Wajax (TSX:WJX) is seeking a commercial lawyer to join its corporate office team in Mississauga. This will be a hybrid 10-12 month contract position, reporting to the General Counsel. Primary responsibilities will include providing prompt, high quality legal guidance and support to busy regional and national business teams; drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements; and providing support in other areas of departmental responsibility, such as insurance and risk management. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with special projects, including acquisitions.

**Requirements**:

- J.D./LL.B from an accredited law school, a member in good standing of a provincial law society and a strong record of academic achievement.
- 6-7 years relevant post-call experience gained at a well-respected law firm or corporate legal department.
- Strong technical legal, problem solving and negotiation skills, a pragmatic and cooperative approach and good business judgement.
- Experience gained in the distribution or industrial sector will be considered an asset, as will experience with procurement and technology agreements, and intellectual property matters.

**The Company**

Since 1858, Wajax has been 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 a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

**\\ Together we get more done.

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