Senior Corporate Counsel

2 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwestel Full time

Job Summary

The General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will provide legal advice and direction to the executive and management of Northwestel, its affiliates, and related organizations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating legal risks, and providing excellent legal representation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on complex matters, including corporate, commercial, and administrative law.
  • Identify and mitigate potential liabilities, and provide options to manage risk.
  • Attend Board and Committee meetings, record and draft minutes, and provide advice to the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance.
  • Lead internal privacy and Code of Business Conduct investigations, and respond to all privacy or ethics inquiries.
  • Protect the company's intellectual property, including trademarks, copyright, and patents.
  • Participate in the resolution of claims advanced by or against the Company in significant litigation matters.
  • Provide presentations and information to the executive, senior management, and employees on topical legal issues.
  • Select or participate in the selection of outside counsel, and direct the efforts of, supervise and manage the relationship between outside counsel and management.
  • Organize and direct the closing process of major transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or divestments.
  • Lead the legal team, including hiring, performance management, and development.
  • Participate actively in the development of departmental plans or corporate policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Law/Juris Doctor from a Canadian common law university.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years' work experience in the telecommunications or public utilities industries.
  • Member of the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and British Columbia Law Societies.
  • Strong knowledge of Communications law and specialized experience in corporate, commercial, and administrative law.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communications, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent legal drafting, writing, research, and presentation skills.
  • Continuing legal education is required to keep current with changes in the law and acceptable practices.

What We Offer

  • Health & Wellness Benefits, Pension Plan, Discounts
  • Team Incentive Bonus
  • Paid Vacation with a Vacation Travel Allowance
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Community Involvement

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