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Legal Counsel

$130k - $170k per year
Full-time

Talent World

TalentWorld is recruiting a Legal Counsel in North York, Ontario for one of its valued partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the Canadian legal team of a rapidly growing international automotive and mobility organization. The successful candidate will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior leadership and business teams across Canada, supporting a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, compliance, privacy, dealer/franchise, and dispute-related matters.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday | Onsite in North York
What's in it for you

  • Permanent, full-time opportunity
  • Salary: $130,000–$170,000 per year
  • Opportunity to join a global automotive organization experiencing significant growth in Canada
  • High-impact role working closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders
  • Broad exposure across commercial, regulatory, corporate, compliance, and litigation matters
  • Opportunity to influence legal strategy and support continued Canadian market expansion
  • Collaborative, fast-paced, international environment
The typical hiring range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 per year and is specific to candidates located in Ontario. The salary will be determined based on your knowledge, skills, experience, and competencies.
If you’re interested in the position but your expectations don’t fully align with the provided range, we still encourage you to apply! Considerations may be made based on your experience level.

Legal Counsel Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including automotive finance, dealer and distributor, fleet sales, supply, procurement, after-sales, operational, and service agreements
  • Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior leadership and internal business stakeholders
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and commercial risks across the organization
  • Advise on Canadian automotive regulatory requirements, dealer/franchise matters, privacy, compliance, recalls, and corporate governance
  • Ensure agreements and business activities align with corporate policies, business objectives, and applicable Canadian laws and regulations
  • Provide strategic legal guidance during contract negotiations and commercial transactions
  • Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments affecting the automotive and mobility sectors
  • Support corporate compliance initiatives, policies, governance requirements, and ethical standards
  • Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to internal business teams
  • Manage litigation, claims, disputes, arbitration, and other legal proceedings
  • Coordinate and oversee external legal counsel and legal service providers
  • Support cross-border and multi-jurisdictional legal matters as required
Legal Counsel Qualifications
  • LL.B., J.D., or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Canada
  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience gained through in-house counsel and/or reputable law firm experience
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate/commercial law, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management
  • Automotive, mobility, manufacturing, transportation, or industrial sector experience is a strong asset
  • Experience with dealer/franchise law, automotive regulatory matters, recalls, litigation, privacy, or dealer compliance is considered a significant asset
  • Experience managing cross-border or multi-jurisdictional legal matters is an asset
  • Strong business judgment and commercial awareness with a practical, solution-oriented approach
  • Excellent analytical, research, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken, is required
This posting is for a position currently vacant within our client's organization.
Interested in this Legal Counsel role in North York? Apply now! And you could have a job tomorrow!

Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
TalentWorld is a Canadian leader in staffing. Embracing diversity, all are welcome to apply. Those qualified will be contacted.
Please note that AI tools may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

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