In-house Legal Counsel
Job title: In-house Legal Counsel
Reports to: General Counsel
Company: The Taggart Group of Companies
Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario
Date Prepared: February 2025
Work Description:
The in-house Legal Counsel will play a vital role in providing comprehensive legal support and guidance to our organization. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating agreements and policy, reviewing commercial and corporate contracts, researching and minor advocacy matters and offering general legal advice. The ideal candidate should possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, to support the strategy and goals of the Taggart Group of Companies and its affiliate companies.
Major Responsibilities:
· Legal Precedents: Establish and maintain updated legal precedents such as employment contracts, releases, and construction contracts.
· Contract Review: Review various types of commercial and corporate agreements and provide legal advice on the potential legal implications for the organization.
· General Legal Support: Offer comprehensive legal and advisory support to the organization on a wide range of legal matters.
· Legal Compliance: Stay up-to-date with laws, rulings, and regulations that impact the organization, particularly in areas relevant to our operations.
· Policy: assist various departments with the development of new legal policies or review and update old legal policies.
· Advocacy and Research: commence and/or manage small claims court matters and ODACC matters. Research various areas of the law at the request of general counsel.
· Skill Development: Demonstrate a willingness to expand expertise in new areas of law and actively contribute to problem-solving initiatives.
· Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates to the General Counsel on ongoing projects, legal risks, and compliance matters.
Statement of Qualifications:
· Education: Possess a degree in law (LLB/JD) from an accredited institution.
· Experience: Have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in private practice or in-house legal roles.
· Licensing: Be licensed with the Law Society of Ontario or eligible for licensing.
· Negotiation and Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
· Organization and Professionalism: Demonstrate strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
· Legal Knowledge: A solid understanding of real estate law, leasing law, employment law, planning law and/or construction law is an asset
· Technological Proficiency: Be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and other relevant legal software.
Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment
· Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
· Sitting or Standing for long periods of time at workstation.
· Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis.
Application
All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation:
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour,
ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we're committed to
providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and
selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email
to hr@taggart.ca with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.
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