Chief Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time
Job Title: Chief Legal Counsel

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will provide strategic legal advice and guidance to support the organization's mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other operational leaders on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and contract templates to meet regulatory requirements and improve internal workflows.
  • Manage complex legal files and support key relationships across the organization, including those with Indigenous communities and government partners.
  • Develop and execute a functional department strategy to optimize delivery of legal services to internal clients.
  • Manage litigation, from time to time, in collaboration with external lawyers.
  • Develop, draft, and maintain policies, procedures, and contract templates to meet regulatory requirements and improve internal workflows.
  • Support and provide advice to the VP, Corporate Services to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws, regulations, and data protection requirements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar of at least one province or territory.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house, including experience in real estate law, conservation agreements, commercial and residential tenancies, mining law, liability issues, and civil litigation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions to complex legal and risk management issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence leaders and build functional relationships.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and land management systems.
  • Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

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