Corporate Counsel
4 weeks ago
Avison Young is seeking an experienced litigation and commercial transactions attorney to join its legal function. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy General Counsel, North American Litigation & Employment.
The attorney will work closely with each of the company's attorneys and business professionals on a project-by-project and/or assignment-by-assignment basis. 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.
Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- Hire, supervise, and collaborate with outside counsel and drive efficiency in outside counsel spend.
- 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.
- Provide end-to-end legal support for commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documents.
- 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.
- Law firm experience in litigation.
- French language skills and/or familiarity with Quebec law.
Hybrid
Equal Opportunity CommitmentAvison 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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