Associate General Counsel

Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

How You Will Contribute
An opportunity exists for an Associate General Counsel, overseeing the region of Canada based in the Toronto office. As Alvarez & Marsal continues to grow in Canada and globally, this is viewed as a critical role in a fast-paced environment where you will have significant responsibilities and frequent interaction with the firm's regional leadership. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to succeed in a varied commercial in-house role with responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Relationships

• Reporting to Leadership of the firm's General Counsel Office
• Partnering with and supporting regional business leadership

• Advising and Assisting

• Business Unit Managing Directors and their teams

• A&M Human Resources, Finance, and Operations teams
• Global Stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Advise client-facing teams on negotiation of engagement letters and ancillary client related agreements
• Advise and consult with management in relation to key risk management, conflict of interest and policy issues facing the business
• Assist with legal matters relating to the A&M corporate structure, which may include transactions to acquire or establish new geographies and business lines
• Assist with compliance and regulatory matters
• Advise on partner and employment matters
• Manage litigation and document requests
• Assist with drafting and negotiating other commercial contracts, including supplier agreements
• Manage the relationship with external legal advisers
• Report and escalate key matters to the leadership of the firm's General Counsel Office

Qualifications/Experience

• 10+ years of experience as an attorney, with at least 3+ years in-house experience.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Fluency in spoken and written business English is essential; multi-lingual (French and English) is desired.
• Experience with global organizations and cross-border (US/Canada) dealings is desired.
• US legal background a plus.

Required Skills

• Sharp business acumen;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work not only autonomously, but also effectively as part of a North America legal team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; confident and engaging presenter;
• Driven by values and integrity, and builds confidence at all levels;
• Thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and uncertain environment;
• Ability to apply objective, fact-based approach to problem solving;
• Able to be flexible in dealing with a wide variety of issues across multiple provinces;
• High tolerance for ambiguity; and
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario
Human Rights Code
, the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at and we would be pleased to assist you.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.