Senior Counsel
4 weeks ago
Job Requisition ID: 10158
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Limited
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 123553.59 to $ 154441.98 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.
Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.
Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
What’s in it for you
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:
5 weeks of vacation. Annual individual performance bonus. Defined benefit pension plan. Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one. Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive. An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more. A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.About the rôle
We’re constantly evolving to build an inclusive housing system through research, design, innovation and partnerships. Join the Legal Services team, where you will provide expert-level legal advice to business partners on CMHC’s operational and strategic matters, policies and programs and act as lead counsel for complex and major transactions. You will establish and maintain positive on-going relationships with business partners, senior management and coordinate work with other legal team members. In doing so, you will help us make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.
What you’ll do:
Play a leading role in providing legal support for CMHC’s programs and activities. Act as subject matter expert in the legal fields related to the position. Advise on risk and strategic issues and manage these elements with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Advise and contribute substantially to the development of internal corporate, business and governance policies. Lead the day-to-day delivery of legal support to an assigned area(s) or entire program(s). Mentor, coach and support the work of intermediate and junior legal colleagues. Instruct and manage outside counsel on matters assigned. Assist in the overall delivery of Legal Services Division’s mandate.What you should have :
A membership of a Bar in any province or territory (common law or civil law) or the Chambre des notaires du Québec. A minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated post-call legal experience, in private or public sector firms or organizations, in one or more of the following areas: financing (real estate, general, secured/unsecured lending, etc.), transactional, mergers-and-acquisitions, banking, general corporate/commercial. A demonstrated ability to act as lead counsel for major transactions. Expert-level legal research and drafting skills. A demonstrated advanced level expertise in fostering partnerships and teamwork. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Strong problem solving, flexibility and innovation skills. A demonstrated experience in managing multiple files under very tight deadlines.It would be great if you also had :
A knowledge of Crown corporations and government machinery. Bilingualism (English/French) is highly desirable.Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
What happens after you apply
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around
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