Assistant General Counsel, Canada

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada Cushman & Wakefield Full time

**Job Title**

Assistant General Counsel, Canada
**Job Description Summary**

Position Summary

**Essential Job Duties**
- Analyze, draft, negotiate, finalize and oversee the approval process for all commercial agreements and request for proposal responses for various businesses, including but not limited to Brokerage, Capital Markets, Global Occupier Services, Asset Services and Project Management.
- Consistently analyze and mitigate complex contractual risk in agreements, consulting contracts and other legal instruments, while increasing efficiency and consistency in contracting
- Partner with Human Resources on employment matters, initiatives and programs; strong employment background is a plus.
- Advise and counsel internal clients with respect to the legal policies and the legal implications of proposed transactions; maintain open communication and good working relationships with both internal clients and clients of the Company.
- Oversee litigation matters in coordination with outside counsel, the Associate General Counsel - Owner & Occupier Services, and the Chief Counsel Litigation and Risk.
- Collaborate with Counsel and internal business clients to share best practices, implement risk management strategies, craft negotiation strategy and follow corporate directives, policies and procedures.
- Assist Associate General Counsel - Owner & Occupier Services to develop training for internal clients and the Americas Legal Group.
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work under time-sensitive deadlines and be productive in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities.
- Research, analyze and keep current on legal issues and laws, legislation, regulations and court decisions affecting the real estate industry and real estate service providers.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on procurement activities and with the Americas Compliance Director on compliance matters.
- Perform other related duties as required or requested.

**Education/Experience/Training**
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Ontario (or other Canadian province(s)) required. Combination of private practice and in-house experience preferred
- Member in good standing of a Canadian Bar
- Requires 10 to 15 years of experience

**Competencies**
- Expertise in Asset Services
- Expertise in IFM and real estate outsourcing
- Expertise in Project & Development Services
- Knowledge of Employment Law is a plus
- Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate is a plus
- Demonstrated Customer/Client Focus
- Management experience is a plus
- Ability to be productive in time-sensitive situations and fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical skills
- Exceptional organizational, writing and communication skills
- Strategic problem solver
- Drive, Collaborative and creative

The compensation for the position is: $191,590.00 - $225,400.00

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

  • Assistant General Counsel, Canada

    4 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Cushman & Wakefield Full time

    **Job Description Summary** Position Summary **Essential Job Duties** - Analyze, draft, negotiate, finalize and oversee the approval process for all commercial agreements and request for proposal responses for various businesses, including but not limited to Brokerage, Capital Markets, Global Occupier Services, Asset Services and Project Management. -...

  • Vice-president and Assistant General Counsel

    4 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Zurich Canada Full time

    The Opportunity Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. If you are an experienced corporate regulatory lawyer and are looking for a...

  • Assistant, Corporate Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada GS1 Canada Full time

    **Description**: Reporting to the VP, General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will have an integrated role, working across the company to provide legal expertise, risk management and regulatory governance. The Assistant General Counsel will help to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, ensuring compliance, legal conformity and diminished...

  • Assistant General Counsel

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Canada Transamerica Full time

    Job Family Legal Counsel About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal...

  • Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

    9 minutes ago

    Toronto, Canada Refinitiv Full time

    # **Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy**We are seeking an **Assistant General Counsel, Privacy** to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters globally, with a primary focus on Canadian and U.S. privacy laws and global cybersecurity...

  • Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

    9 minutes ago

    Toronto, Canada PowerToFly Full time

    This posting is for proactive recruitment purposes and may be used to fill current openings or future vacancies within our organization. We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters...

  • Vice-president and Assistant General Counsel

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Zurich Insurance Full time

    **The Opportunity** - Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.- If you are an experienced corporate regulatory lawyer and are looking...

  • Counsel, Canada

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Mastercard Full time

    **Our Purpose** - Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation,...

  • General Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada OCS Full time

    About Us The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the provincial online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the exclusive provincial wholesaler to authorized private retail stores. Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a...

  • Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel

    10 minutes ago

    Toronto, Canada Liberty Mutual Canada Full time

    2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Reports To :SVP, Chief Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Company Overview: Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large...