In-House Counsel

Our client, a locally-owned Winnipeg success story, has partnered with Stacey Danley at Aplin on the search for In-House Legal Counsel. This newly created role will advise the executive team on a wide range of corporate legal matters.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A generous PTO allowance
• A fun, casual work environment

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate legal matters
• Liaise with external counsel on matters relating to IP, commercial leasing, and licensing agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
• Develop legal strategies and mitigate risk to the organization
• Provide representation in legal proceedings
• Review contractual relationships and ensure compliance with provincial and federal laws

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor degree
• Be in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba
• 3+ years of related experience, ideally in corporate law or a similar in-house position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work independently and adapt to an ever-changing  work environment

We are an award-winning employment agency that finds top talent for exceptional organizations across North America. There are no fees to apply for our jobs or engage with our recruiters to find a new career. Companies hire us to help them grow their teams. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This includes having proper documentation, such as a work permit.