In-House Counsel

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Targeted Talent Full time
Our client is a Vancouver-based technology company that provides a last mile delivery service to their customers across Canada. They are looking for an In-House Counsel to join their growing team.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advice on governance to senior management, the Board of Directors and the Executive ("Executive") including:
    • Best practices,
    • Development of governance,
    • Which Governance Body should make which decisions and
    • The processes to be followed in making those decisions;
  • Provide legal advice and legal services to senior management on a wide range of legal issues, including legal liability, contracts, policy development and application, labour and employment law, and administrative law
  • Identify and recommend procedures and practices to protect the company from undue liability and to assist with risk assessment and control;
  • Provide strategic legal advice as well as a full range of legal services directly to the Executive;
  • Review and advise administration on - contractual matters including contracts, agreements and leases;
  • Provide legal advice and services directly to faculties and administrative units when requested by the deans or directors;
  • Retain, instruct and oversee external legal counsel on behalf of the company where appropriate;
  • In conjunction with external counsel and where appropriate, provide advice on matters related to labour relations and employment law; 
  • In conjunction with external counsel and where appropriate, represent the executive at mediations, arbitrations and before a variety of administrative board or tribunals; 
  • Participate in special initiatives and sensitive projects on an as-needed basis;
  • Liaise with external counsel on litigation matters; maintenance of corporate minute book including administration and insurance of shares and stock option plan
  • Maintain and draft various director resolutions
  • Assist in company fund raising efforts including review of term sheet and advisory on capital raising structure
Qualifications
  • Law degree and eligibility to practice law in British Columbia.
  • Must be a member in good standing, or eligible to become a member, of the Law Society of British Columbia
  • Preference given to candidates with experience in the public sector
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law with the ability to draft, revise and review all contracts to which the company is a party including property agreements, affiliations agreements, research-related agreements and funding/donor agreements.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and/or review of policies, procedures, practices and processes to limit legal exposure and manage risk.
  • Demonstrated skill in negotiation.
  • Experience developing, interpreting, explaining and applying policies, procedures and precedents related to various areas of the law.
  • Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Experience in employment law and advising on human rights complaints.
  • Superior listening skills with an accessible, consultative management style.
  • Ability to relate well to others (inside and outside the company) with the skills to build appropriate and constructive relationships.
  • Skillful in managing high tension situations comfortably with diplomacy, tact and patience.
  • A team player who enjoys working collaboratively. Capable of making tough decisions when required.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal with high-level issues in a balanced and fair manner.
  • Ability to work independently

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