Legal Counsel

Drive for Excellence at Performance Auto Group

We're hiring a skilled, creative and business-minded lawyer (2-5 years post-call) with strong litigation and employment law experience. The ideal candidate is a confident advocate contributing meaningfully to a supportive and collaborative in-house legal team.

In this role, you'll manage a diverse caseload encompassing employment litigation, product liability, personal injury, commercial disputes, debt collection and advocacy before specialized tribunals. You'll report directly to the General Counsel and you'll work closely with our Senior Law Clerk, Legal Operations Specialist, Paralegal and Legal Administrative Assistant. You'll collaborate with senior management and business unit leaders across our dealerships and collision centres. 

About Us

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive group whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families
  

Here's what you'll deliver

• Advocacy: Advocate at all levels of courts in Ontario (Superior, Divisional, Court of Appeal) and tribunals (Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Ontario Labour Relations Board), with a focus on employment litigation, commercial disputes and product liability.
• Advice and Strategy: Partner with business unit leaders to assess risk early and determine when to settle and when to litigate, and partner with HR on investigations, discipline, terminations, accommodations and other key employment lifecycle matters.
• Development of the legal function: Help shape how we work by developing precedents, refining processes and contributing to a legal team that's scaling alongside a rapidly growing organization.
• Training: Prepare and deliver training across the organization on legal risk and compliance.
• Grow beyond litigation: Get involved in the full spectrum of our work, including corporate transactions, real estate, and compliance when opportunity and interest align.

Qualifications and experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and Law Society of Ontario (LSO) license in good standing
• 2-5 years post-call litigation experience, preferably with a focus on employment law
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills and experience
• Proven ability to manage complex cases from inception to resolution, preferably including trial and tribunal experience
• Exceptional technological proficiency, with demonstrated experience using AI tools to drive efficiency and innovation in legal practice
• Valid Ontario driver's license an asset
  

What we offer

• Growth, development and mentorship in an environment that rewards initiative
• Hybrid and in-office (Brampton)
• Opportunity to expand your expertise across legal and business practice areas
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• LSO dues and LAWPRO insurance fully covered
• Generous professional development budget to support continued learning and growth
• A collaborative, supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, industry-leading organization
  

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation: $130,000 - $200,000 per year

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 2200 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.

We thank all applicants, however only those contacted for an interview will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with special needs. Accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process as requested. For any inquiries please email us.  

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