General Counsel (In-House)
Location
markham, on
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Legal
Posted
June 09, 2026
The General Counsel is responsible for representing the company on a national level, specifically as it relates to complex legal matters including operational process and procedures, risk assessment, legal proceedings as well as manage external counsel.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice relating to relevant legislation and business risks to all levels of the organization and to the board
Draft legal documents, including and not limited to service agreements, lease agreement, amendments, and various other contracts
Represent the business in litigation, tribunals, and negotiations, as needed
Implement governance, compliance and legal policies to protect the business
Train in-house legal team members and increase our internal quality of work
Ensure external legal counsel, resources, and services are utilized efficiently
Commission and notarize documents as needed
Oversee annual returns and business licens...
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice relating to relevant legislation and business risks to all levels of the organization and to the board
Draft legal documents, including and not limited to service agreements, lease agreement, amendments, and various other contracts
Represent the business in litigation, tribunals, and negotiations, as needed
Implement governance, compliance and legal policies to protect the business
Train in-house legal team members and increase our internal quality of work
Ensure external legal counsel, resources, and services are utilized efficiently
Commission and notarize documents as needed
Oversee annual returns and business licens...