Director, Legal Affairs

OverviewLIFE AFTER LAW is Canada's national recruitment firm dedicated to placing lawyers in private practice, corporate counsel, quasi-legal, and executive roles.25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies.This is an outstanding opportunity to work as the Director, Legal Affairs at a public company in a collaborative milieu and report to the Vice President, Legal. This Director will provide strategic guidance, advise senior stakeholders and oversee a team of procurement professionals. This lawyer will provide legal support for a variety of commercial matters and address contractual needs across the business to effectively attain objectives.This is an active opening for a current role.AI may be used, only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.ResponsibilitiesOversee strategic procurement responsibilities, including the procurement team;Review, draft, negotiate and advise re: a variety of agreements;Serve as the legal lead on sophisticated and integral initiatives;Support m&a transactions and related matters;Provide legal advice on commercial aspects of initiatives from inception to implementation;Oversee legal projects and oversee external counsel where applicable;Lead the development and execution of procedures and policies re: business needs and improve processes;Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership, supporting strategic planning re: key initiatives;Lead and oversee strategic vendor relationships and utilize best practices;Manage risk and compliance matters; andProvide senior leadership with regular reporting on important initiatives and ensure operational efficiency.Experience / QualificationsCalled to the Bar of Ontario;A minimum of 10 years of strong, pertinent commercial legal experience acquired in an established law firm or In House department;Experienced lawyer with excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical abilities;Strong experience leading and developing a team of professionals;Experience working with a procurement team;Strong business acumen and the ability to interact with senior executives;Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising re: a variety of sophisticated commercial contracts and transactions (technology and IP experience an asset);Strategic thinker with a strong focus on client needs;Responsible, able to deliver on commitments and innovative;Able to prioritize and handle competing deadlines in a results-driven environment;An MBA degree or professional procurement certificate is considered an asset; andExperience in the financial services industry is considered an asset.This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Director, Legal Affairs at a large company that offers a stimulating environment, a collegial and dynamic setting and an attractive compensation scheme.We thank all applicants. Only those with the required expertise will be contacted.This is an active opening for a current role.AI may be used, only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.J-18808-Ljbffr