Corporate Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Tlaonline Full time
About Us

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We've designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. We care about each other and we have each other's backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what's best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.

Job Overview

Avison Young is seeking an experienced litigation and commercial transactions attorney to expand its legal function. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy General Counsel, North American Litigation & Employment. On a project by project and/or assignment by assignment basis, the successful candidate will work closely with each of the company's attorneys and business professionals. Avison Young's legal department currently consists of five attorneys in the U.S., three attorneys in the U.K., an equity administrator, and a project specialist who support the company's business functions across its global offices. In addition, there are two lawyers and a paralegal in Canada who provide legal support to Avison Young clients.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will most likely be based in Avison Young's Toronto, Ontario office; however, depending upon the successful candidate, the attorney's primary work location may be another Avison Young office in Canada. The successful candidate will act as litigation counsel for the company in Canada with responsibility for the management of a wide range of matters, including commercial disputes and collections matters. The attorney will also provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients to identify legal risk and potential litigation and take a leading role in managing and resolving pre-litigation disputes. The attorney will be responsible for hiring, supervising, and collaborating with outside counsel and driving efficiency in outside counsel spend. The attorney will identify risk and changes in the law, regulations, and business environment and proactively set and execute strategies to mitigate risk and position the company for success. This attorney will also provide end-to-end legal support for commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documents. The attorney will partner with Avison Young's senior management, finance, local company offices, other stakeholders within the company, and external counsel to ensure timely and effective decision-making for disputes, litigation, and proposed transactions. In addition, the attorney will provide other legal services as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer considering the successful candidate's areas of experience.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • At least 3 years of litigation experience
  • Proven track record of managing or handling commercial litigation
  • Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and related documents
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while meeting deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to lead projects and work independently with little supervision and direction
  • Sound legal and business judgment
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels within Avison Young and individuals outside of Avison Young
  • Ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) clearly, concisely and timely using plain English
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills
  • Willingness to learn and take-on unfamiliar tasks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Law firm experience in litigation
  • French language skills and/or familiarity with Quebec law
Workplace Type

Hybrid

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law. Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY

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