In-House Legal Counsel Job in Toronto, Canada

July 23, 2019

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Our client, GFL Environmental Inc., is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. With more than 9,000 employees, GFL is a highly successful and rapidly growing company with a young entrepreneurial management team, a proven track record of technology and operating efficiencies, and a commitment to further growth.

 

Job Description – In-House Legal Counsel

 

GFL Environmental Inc. has an immediate opening for a Legal Counsel to join its team. The successful candidate will assist the legal team with a wide range of corporate commercial matters.

Offering a competitive compensation package, this is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer seeking to join an entrepreneurial and team-focused company offering exciting and challenging work, as well as work-life balance.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

  • Provide legal advice and support across a broad range of corporate commercial matters, including M&A, due diligence, anti-spam, lease negotiations, litigation management, amongst other areas.
  • Draft and review corporate agreements for various business and functional units.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

 

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 2-4 years of broad corporate commercial experience at a top-tier firm or company.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills, excellent drafting and technical skills, and exceptional work ethic.

 

This is an exclusive search.

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

Jordan Priest, Recruitment Associate

jpriest@thecounselnetwork.com

647.484.8314

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