Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel 

Location:North York, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent 
Industry: Automotive / Mobility

About the Opportunity

TalentWorld is currently seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a Canadian legal team of a rapidly growing international automotive and mobility organization.

This is a highly visible role providing strategic and practical legal advice to senior leadership and business teams across Canada. The successful candidate will support a broad range of commercial, regulatory, corporate, compliance, and dispute-related matters while helping the organization navigate its continued growth in the Canadian market.

The ideal candidate will combine strong legal expertise with commercial judgment and the ability to provide clear, practical advice in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts & Transactions

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including:
  • Automotive finance agreements
  • Dealer and distributor agreements
  • Fleet sales agreements
  • Supply and procurement contracts
  • After-sales service agreements
  • Operational and service-related agreements
• Assess legal and commercial risks associated with business transactions and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure agreements align with corporate policies, business objectives, and applicable Canadian laws and regulations.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal and commercial risks across the organization.
• Provide practical, business-oriented recommendations that support organizational objectives.
• Monitor changes in Canadian legislation, regulations, and industry requirements affecting the automotive and mobility sectors.
• Develop and implement legal risk management strategies and best practices.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Support corporate compliance initiatives, policies, and governance requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory obligations, ethical standards, and corporate conduct.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to business teams.
• Promote legal and regulatory risk awareness throughout the organization.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage and coordinate litigation, claims, disputes, arbitration, and other legal proceedings.
• Work closely with external legal counsel and oversee outside legal service providers.
• Develop dispute-resolution strategies and provide recommendations to management.
• Monitor legal matters to ensure effective, timely, and commercially appropriate resolution.

Cross-Functional Business Support

• Partner with Sales, Finance, Procurement, Network Development, HR, Operations, and other business functions.
• Provide legal support for initiatives such as market expansion, dealer network development, financial services programs, and business growth.
• Translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business solutions.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior management and key stakeholders.

Global & Strategic Legal Support

• Collaborate with regional and global legal teams to ensure consistency with corporate legal standards and policies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Provide legal advice on strategic initiatives and cross-border transactions as required.
• Support the organization as it continues to expand its presence in the Canadian market.

Schedule:Full-time, Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you

• The typical hiring range for this position is $120,000 to $180,000 per year and is specific to candidates located in Ontario. The salary will be determined based on your knowledge, skills and competencies, and you’ll have room to grow after you join!
• The opportunity to join a global automotive organization expanding its presence in Canada
• Collaborative, high-growth environment
• North York office location

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Admission to the Bar in Canada or another common law jurisdiction is required.

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of legal experience, ideally gained through a combination of in-house counsel and/or reputable law firm experience.
• Strong experience in:
  • Commercial contracts
  • Contract negotiation and drafting
  • Corporate/commercial law
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal risk management
• Experience within the automotive, mobility, manufacturing, transportation, or industrial sectors is a strong asset.
• Experience managing cross-border or multi-jurisdictional legal matters is highly desirable.
• Experience with dealer/franchise law, automotive regulatory matters, recalls, litigation, privacy, or dealer compliance would be considered a significant asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong business judgment and commercial awareness.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with local, regional, and global teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken, is required.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact in-house legal role with an international organization undergoing significant growth in the Canadian automotive market. You will work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to influence business strategy while providing legal guidance across a diverse and evolving range of matters.

If you are a commercially minded lawyer looking to take on a broad, strategic in-house role within a growing international organization, we would like to hear from you.

This posting is for a position currently vacant within our client’s organization.

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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