Corporate Counsel, Part-Time (8 to 12 hours per week).
Remote, with occasional in-person meetings. Toronto-based.
If you like working with smart people, in a fun, challenging and stimulating software solutions environment that supports inclusive workforce and economic development, then WhoPlusYou is a great place for you! Our work environment is accessible, flexible, accommodating and virtual.
At WhoPlusYou, we believe in having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to
accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact us at HR@whoplusyou.com for assistance.
The Role
The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for day-to-day legal advice/support in the fields of law critical to Contract management (customer, supplier) and Privacy legislation. The ideal candidate will be able to provide practical, business-minded advice that assists WhoPlusYou in accomplishing
its objectives while managing legal risk.
The Corporate Counsel reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
This can be structured as an employment relationship or as a client to your legal practice.
Key Responsibilities:
● Revise, draft, interpret and negotiate the company’s contracts (customer, supplier, employee) and various contract clauses, as well as other legal documents.
● Provide legal advice in all relevant legal fields, such as commercial law, corporate law, competition law, regulatory law, intellectual property, and protection of personal information
and privacy.
● Ensure that the company's everyday activities comply with the applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies.
● Assist the Privacy Officer concerning the interpretation and application of federal and provincial legislation relating to the collection, use, disclosure and retention of personal information
● Provide legal advice and assistance with requests for proposals and bids, including federal, provincial and local bids.
Required Skills:
● Proactive, problem-solving approach. Ability to think both strategically and critically, and
give practical advice, appropriately identifying and weighing legal and business objectives.
● Strong work ethic with the willingness to take on tasks as needed with respect to a variety of legal issues. Enthusiasm for taking initiative.
●Excellent writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and gain credibility with stakeholders within and outside the organization.
● A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and business judgment.
● Comfortable in a high performance and fast-paced organization requiring strong collaborative work.
Required Experience/Education:
● Qualified to practice law in Canada, preferably in Ontario
● 10 years of law experience in private practice and/or as in-house counsel.
● Minimum of 5 years of experience within the software Industry
Languages:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
● French communications skills are considered an asset.
Location:
●Toronto, ON (100% virtual with occasional in-person meetings)
About WhoPlusYou
WhoPlusYou’s platform supports economic and social prosperity by connecting individuals, businesses, and communities with the right opportunities and knowledge. Our productivity tools deliver accurate and efficient connections for individuals, employers, community organizations, policy makers and others to knowledge and opportunities and provide a platform for delivery of learning resources to the people and organizations within a community and across the network
Our exclusive partner in Canada is Magnet, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. WhoPlusYou’s technology powers the Magnet™ Network (https://poweredbymagnet.ca)
About Magnet
Magnet is a social innovation platform with a mission to accelerate inclusive economic growth in Canada. Magnet’s goal is to empower individuals and businesses to grow, find their next opportunity, and succeed in a dynamic labour market. The Magnet network is also a unique source of real-time labour market information for decision-makers and community planners
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