Associate Legal Counsel

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**:
Since its inception in 1977, we have been providing total logistics services to diverse industries including electronics, machinery, chemicals, oil refining, and construction; and have since evolved into a fully integrated logistics solutions provider serving over 2800 companies worldwide. Our North American infrastructure of 25 offices, warehouses, and logistic hubs in multiple Countries, allows us to integrate global supply chain visibility and connectivity, while delivering cutting edge logistics solutions, specifically catered to meet our clients’ needs and demands.

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The Associate Legal Counsel will assist with a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, addressing employment law related matters, managing regulatory compliance issues, and assisting the legal team. The position will report directly to Senior Counsels in the legal team and involves a broad and evolving scope of responsibility.

**LOCATION**: Toronto or remote.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Advise on corporate, commercial, and labor and employment matters.
- Support the legal team on business-critical issues relating to commercial law, intellectual property, privacy and employment law.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contractual agreements, including service agreements, real estate agreements, and employment agreements.
- Regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Update/create internal reports and training materials.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Law degree from an accredited Canadian law school.
- Member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
- Minimum 2~4 years of experience in general corporate law, employment law, and/or contracts in a law firm and/or in-house setting.
- Experience in logistics, distribution, and transportation is a plus, but not required.

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**:

- Flexibility to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast
- paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to learn laws and regulations of different provinces, countries, and jurisdictions.
- Ability to understand operational process and industry specific knowledge.
- Ability to travel on a regular basis (mainly U.S., Canada, and Mexico).
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong calendaring, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.
- Korean - English bilingual is a plus, but not required.

**JOB TYPE**:

- Full-time

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you a member in good standing with the Canadian Law Society

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- corporate law: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- Korean (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate of Standing (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON