Legal Counsel

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with - and be challenged by - a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution - then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team

**Job Description**:
In this role you will be primarily responsible for drafting and reviewing various types of agreements including but not limited to; Customer and Supplier agreements, Technology/Joint Development agreements, Licensing agreements, and Non-Disclosure agreements. As part of a global team, you will report to the General Counsel & Secretary. This position offers great challenges and is a unique opportunity to combine an interest in working with people of all areas of a business in a field driven by the development of technology. Join a very dynamic organization that is a leader in its industry.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Structure, draft, and negotiating commercial agreements tailored to emerging strategies and developing customer relationships.
- Reviewing and negotiating customer contracts.
- Reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.
- Drafting and negotiating specialty contracts (development projects, marketing projects, licensing schemes, etc.).
- Work closely with the General Counsel & Secretary, other members of the Legal department, business contacts, external attorneys, to foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation
- Handle and advise on various legal matters such as contract negotiations, employment law matters, corporate governance
- Potential to advise on patent matters
- Potential to advise on the global trademark portfolio, including clearance, filing and enforcement
- Litigation management, when required
- Develop and maintain forward-thinking legal risk perspectives to identify and mitigate potential exposures before escalation where possible and quickly develop de-escalation strategies as needed.
- Other matters as they arise: corporate tax arrangements, due diligence for transactions, etc.
- Advise senior leadership on strategic legal perspectives and implementations early in product development, market expansion, and business planning.

Qualifications:

- Law degree and licensed under the Ontario Law Society.
- 1-3 years of work as a lawyer in a commercial law setting.
- Experience reviewing agreements such as Customer Agreements, Supplier Agreements Technology Development Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to implement legal tools and knowledge systems, such as contract lifecycle management and regulatory tracking, to improve operational efficiency.
- Ability to mentor junior legal staff, work with senior legal staff, and contribute to a general culture of knowledge sharing and team growth.
- Efficient, independent thinker capable of managing complex, multi-stakeholder legal projects under tight timelines.
- Keen communication abilities, such as translating complex legal and regulatory developments into actionable business insights with commercial value, and vice versa.
- Hard worker, while at the same time flexible and a good team player
- Able to adapt to different situations and multi-task
- Undergraduate degree (asset if in Mechanical Engineering)
- Licens