LEGAL COUNSEL
(5-8 years’ experience)
(Toronto, Kingston, Montreal or Quebec City)

Founded in 1923, The Empire Life Insurance Company (“Empire Life”) is among the leading life insurance companies in Canada. Empire Life offers a full range of  insurance products and services to Canadians including individual and group life and health insurance, and investment and retirement products. Proudly Canadian, this organization’s mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for Canadians to get the investment, insurance and group benefits coverage they need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security.

Empire Life’s legal team continues to grow and is now seeking to add a Legal Counsel to primarily support its investment insurance line of business.  Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide legal advice and support on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues mainly related to investment insurance products, segregated funds and other legal matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts. You will also support other areas of the Company, as needed, and ideally be able to competently practice law in the English and French languages and provide legal advice and support related to Québec matters. Although Empire Life’s head office is located in Kingston, the position may be based out of Empire Life’s Kingston, Toronto, Montreal or Quebec City offices, with potential for working from home and/or in the office.

You will be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario and have 5-8 years of corporate or securities law experience gained as in house counsel or from private practice.  You will have experience with the financial services industry and, ideally, familiarity with legal and regulatory issues pertaining to the insurance industry generally, and segregated funds and related products (e.g. securities) in particular.  While support from the legal team will be provided, confidence and the ability to work independently will be required.  Strong communication skills, good judgment, adaptability, as well as a pragmatic approach to finding solutions will be important. Bilingualism (English/French) and being a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Group Retirement Savings plans and technology law are assets, though not required.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on an integral role within a well-respected organization.  The work is interesting, varied and national in nature and this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow and take on new challenges with a dynamic organization.  If you are interested in applying to this position, please forward your cv and cover letter to Lesa Ong or Garrett Giannidis of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at [email protected].    

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Legal Counsel (5-8 years’ experience) (Toronto, Kingston, Montreal or Quebec City)

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    Corporate Law Clerk
    (8+ Years’ Corporate Experience)

    Our client is a Canadian company with a long history in the insurance, wealth management and financial services industry.  It is now looking to hire a Corporate Law Clerk to support the General Counsel and the senior leadership team in managing the corporate legal filings for several reporting issuers and semi-private and private companies.  The Corporate Law Clerk will attend to corporate and securities filings and annual returns (both federal and provincial), maintain corporate records and minute books, prepare press releases, SEDAR filings and continuous disclosure documents, and file documents with various securities commissions.  They will also assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings, including preparation of Board materials, agendas, and minutes.  This position will report to the General Counsel and be based in the head office in downtown Toronto, in a hybrid work arrangement. 

    The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a corporate and/or securities law clerk, gained from a law firm or corporation.  Completion of a law clerk diploma program and/or the ILCO certification is strongly preferred.  You must be highly organized, possess strong attention to detail, and be a self-starter who is able to take initiative and work independently.  Any prior knowledge of SEDAR would be an asset, though not required as training will be provided.

    This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in a dynamic organization, in a collegial, close-knit team, that offers a competitive compensation package and work/life balance.  If you are interested in applying, please submit, in confidence, your cover letter and resume to the attention of Lesa Ong at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search to [email protected]

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    Corporate Law Clerk (8+ Years’ Corporate Experience)

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      ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENTS – LEGAL
      (MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS / CORPORATE)
      (4-6 years’ experience)

      Brookfield Infrastructure Group (BIG) is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $190 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Its portfolio of assets facilitates the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers, and data, and is based in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit: https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure

      As legal counsel to BIG, the Associate, Investments, oversees and supports BIG’s M&A transactions as well as provides advice to the portfolio companies and Brookfield’s private infrastructure funds, including its flagship $30 billion private investment fund, Brookfield Infrastructure Fund V. You will work closely with BIG’s North American investments and investments legal team and will have exposure to transactions spanning North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. This position, located in BIG’s Canadian headquarters in downtown Toronto, will report directly to the Managing Director, Investments Legal out of Toronto.

      The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of M&A / private equity experience gained from a top-tier Canadian or US firm. Strong drafting skills as well as excellent pragmatic communication abilities will be required to succeed. As many of the transactions are south of the border, experience working on US M&A and/ or private equity deals as well as exposure to an infrastructure sector will be highly valued but not mandatory. This role is ideally suited to a proven outstanding performer who is self-motivated and seeks to join a collaborative, high functioning and growing asset management company with opportunities to work in a variety of regions globally.

      BIG is actively seeking to continue to grow its infrastructure portfolio worldwide. In a unique and dynamic culture, it is seeking an individual who is entrepreneurial, collaborative and disciplined. The work will expose you to challenging assignments and diverse businesses. If you are interested in applying to this position or would like to speak, confidentially, with our retained recruiters about this position, please contact Lorene Nagata or Lesa Ong of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at [email protected]

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      ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENTS – LEGAL (MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS / CORPORATE) (4-6 years’ experience)

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        CONSTRUCTION LEGAL COUNSEL
        (4 – 7 years’ experience)

        The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s busiest airport and one of the largest international passenger airports in North America. It is a hub for the movement of people and goods across the country, continent and around the globe. It has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” by Airports Council International. The focus of the GTAA is to transform the passenger experience with ambitious plans to continue to expand and improve its buildings and facilities.

        Recently GTAA launched Pearson LIFT, a capital plan spanning more than a decade, representing significant investment into Toronto Pearson’s facilities through several construction programs aimed at preparing Canada’s largest airport for the challenges and opportunities of the coming years and beyond. In order to assist with this growth, the GTAA has a well-developed and high-functioning Legal Department. It is now seeking a Legal Counsel who will be responsible for supporting the GTAA’s high profile infrastructure projects. This Counsel will work closely with the business teams on these projects from the procurement stage through execution, including responding to bidders’ questions, reviewing of documents, advising on risk, and working with senior counsel to prepare briefs and presentations. You will also instruct external counsel, and interact with the business groups, providing legal advice and participating in strategic discussions. In addition to project work, there is an opportunity to broaden your generalist legal skills, working on a healthy mix of corporate/commercial work. This hybrid position (in office approx. 3 times per week) is located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via UP) and will report to the Senior Construction Counsel.

        The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of construction law experience gained from a well-respected firm or corporation, ideally with experience working on large projects. Experience negotiating and drafting construction contracts, RFP documents, advising on project risk and taking a leadership role on construction projects will be required. Experience with construction litigation management and project procurement will also be of interest. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to build relationships with the business groups, will also be key components of your success. You are self-motivated, efficient and a “doer” and you have the ability to juggle competing projects and interests.

        The GTAA is a unique place to work – it is growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of air travelers and to achieve its bold strategic goal. It values respect and integrity and offers an environment that allows for career development for enthusiastic employees and is supportive and collaborative. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata or Helena Osiro of Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at [email protected]

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        CONSTRUCTION LEGAL COUNSEL (4 – 7 years’ experience)

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          LEGAL COUNSEL, COMPETITION / REGULATORY
          (4+ years’ experience)

          Our client, Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader and the nation’s largest retailer. With a network of 2,500 corporate and independently-operated stores in communities across the country, it employs close to 200,000 Canadians, making it one of Canada’s largest private sector employers. Recently named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2023), Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (2023), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023), Loblaw clearly values and respects its employees and has created an excellent environment in which to work. Loblaw continues to anticipate and deliver on customers’ needs in a rapidly evolving industry – harnessing technology and relationships to deliver new and exciting multi-channel, personalized shopping options.

          The Legal department plays an important role in the development of Loblaw’s innovative operations and services. Supporting business groups on legal, risk and strategic issues, the Legal department is involved in a wide range of matters. The Legal department is now seeking a legal counsel to provide competition and regulatory support to various lines of business within Loblaw including its digital, technology, media and loyalty businesses.Working closely with business groups, this counsel will provide advisory, contracting and risk assessment support to the businesses in a wide range of areas which may include, competition, privacy, consumer protection and liquor / tobacco. In addition, there is also an opportunity to get involved in general commercial work as well, if this is an area of interest. This individual will have the opportunity to split time between Loblaw’s head office in Brampton as well as its office at Bathurst St. and Lake Shore Blvd. West in a hybrid arrangement.

          The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of competition and / or regulatory experience gained from a major firm and/or corporation. Any privacy and/or consumer protection law experience will also be of interest. Experience providing practical advice, drafting skills as well as experience working independently will be required. Strong time management skills and a natural curiosity, as well as the ability to prioritize will be needed in this busy and varied practice. You must also have excellent interpersonal skills, good judgement and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in order to develop strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

          Loblaw is committed to being socially responsible by respecting the environment, sourcing with integrity, making a positive difference in its communities, reflecting our nation’s diversity and being a great place to work. If you are a constant learner determined to pursue excellence and ready to work in a dynamic environment, then we invite you to apply. This position offers interesting and high-profile work as well as long-term career growth opportunities within the George Weston Limited group of companies. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata of Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

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          LEGAL COUNSEL, COMPETITION / REGULATORY (4+ years’ experience)

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            DIRECTOR, LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
            (7+ years’ experience)

            UPS is one of the world’s largest companies with 2023 revenues of $91B and operating in more than 220 countries and territories, globally. Operating within Canada since 1975, it has approximately 13,000 employees within Canada, half of which are unionized. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, UPS has embraced its purpose statement of “moving our world forward by delivering what matters”.

            At UPS, its legal department plays an important role in assisting the organization in achieving its goals. Working closely with the business groups, such as human resources and the labour relations group, you will provide advice on labour and employment issues (at both the Federal and Provincial level) as well as human rights and health & safety matters. Drafting and negotiating various agreements as well as providing on-going legal advice, instructing external counsel and taking a leadership role in special projects, you will play an important role as the main ‘go to’ person in this area of law. With a voice in the leadership group, this position reports to the VP, Legal, and is located near Pearson International.

            The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of Labour and Employment experience gained at a well-respected firm or corporation. In addition, any human rights or health and safety experience will be valued. Excellent communication skills, the ability to take ‘ownership’ of your work and self-motivation will be required to succeed in this role. As you will have a ‘seat at the table’ and interacting with all levels of business people including senior management, you will need to be poised, confident and professional.

            This is an interesting opportunity to work in an ever-changing area of law. You will have autonomy, career growth opportunities and the opportunity to play an integral role in important projects and company decisions. The culture is friendly, informal and diverse, within a stable and established company. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your CV to Lorene Nagata at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

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            DIRECTOR, LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (7+ years’ experience)

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              LEGAL COUNSEL, IP
              (3+ Years’ Experience)

              At McCain, our people are our greatest strength. Our commitment to ongoing development ensures that we continue to build the capability required to achieve our business goals, as well as provide opportunities for individual personal and professional growth. We are also fun and entrepreneurial – our people are empowered to solve problems and encouraged to bring forth new ideas. Being a well-known brand around the world, McCain is a true Canadian success story.

              The McCain Global Legal Team provides legal services and assists with the management of risks associated with our global business operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to fill the new position of Legal Counsel, IP. This individual will be part of McCain’s Global Legal Team across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

              The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of IP experience, including patent and/or trademark expertise, ideally gained from private practice. Working with our R&D, Marketing and Agronomy business groups, you will provide strategic, educational and legal advice on patent, trademark and other intellectual property needs including IP protection, enforcement and policies, together with competitive business intelligence, globally and domestically. In addition, you will review and draft IP related contracts as well as instruct external counsel when required. This position will report to the Senior Legal Counsel, IP.

              Superior organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously, thrive in a fast-paced setting and balance multiple responsibilities will be required to succeed in this role. A down-to-earth personality, positive outlook and strong interpersonal skills will be necessary in this friendly environment. This position will be hybrid, based out of our Global Headquarters in downtown Toronto.

              As a privately-owned family company with sales in over 160 countries and over 50 manufacturing facilities around the globe, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication have helped us achieve global annual sales in excess of CAD $14 billion. From our humble beginnings in the rural community of Florenceville, New Brunswick, McCain Foods is now a global business with 1 in 4 frozen potato products on the planet made by us! We are committed to making food that meets specific nutritional and ingredient criteria and we do so while remaining environmentally and socially responsible. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your material to Lorene Nagata at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search.

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              Legal Counsel, IP (3+ Years' Experience)

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                Legal Counsel
                (4-8 years’ Commercial/Privacy experience)

                The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto – Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson). Toronto Pearson is Canada’s busiest airport and one of the largest international passenger airports in North America. It is a hub for the movement of people and goods across the country, continent and around the globe. It has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” for six of the last seven years by Airports Council International.

                Recently GTAA launched Pearson LIFT, a capital plan spanning more than a decade, representing significant investment into Toronto Pearson’s facilities through several construction programs aimed at preparing Canada’s largest airport for the challenges and opportunities of the coming years and beyond.

                In order to assist with this growth, the GTAA has a well-developed and high-functioning Legal Department. It is now seeking a Legal Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal advice about a variety of commercial matters, including competitive bidding processes, purchase contracts, health and safety issues, information and operational technology m, commercial leasing, privacy and airport regulation. Working closely with the business groups as a trusted partner, you will have the opportunity to advise and participate in strategic discussions. This hybrid position (in office approx. 3 times per week) is located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via UP) and will report to the Assistant General Counsel.

                The ideal candidate will have at least 4-8 years of corporate / commercial experience, ideally with some of the experience gained from in house. Any privacy, technology, or diversity, equity and inclusion experience will be of interest. You approach your work with a commercial mindset and a sense of urgency. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to build relationships with the business groups will also be key components of your success. The ability to prioritize different tasks and the flexibility to interact with stakeholders from various departments will be necessary to succeed in this role.

                Toronto Pearson is a special place to work suited to lawyers that enjoy unusual legal problems. The GTAA is committed to building one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly airports in the world. They value respect and integrity and offer an environment that allows for career development for enthusiastic employees and is supportive and collaborative. It offers generous benefits (including a pension plan) and the opportunity to work on interesting projects. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send your CV to Lorene Nagata, Brahm Nathans or Garrett Giannidis at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

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                LEGAL COUNSEL (4-8 years’ Commercial / Privacy experience)

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                  Legal Counsel
                  (3-5 Years’ M&A Experience)

                  Wittington Investments, Limited, (‘Wittington’) is a private holding company controlled by members of the Weston family. This Family Office’s investments include the  controlling interest in George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties REIT, which in turn, operate through a number of subsidiaries, food processing businesses, supermarkets and pharmacy retailing businesses. In addition, the Company owns and operates Holt Renfrew in Canada. The Company also owns a diverse commercial real estate development portfolio.

                  This is an exciting time for this company as it is developing a diversified investment portfolio of assets including public securities, private asset funds and private asset directs as well as a venture portfolio. As it implements these investment strategies, it will be looking to its legal department for support. In addition to Wittington, the legal group also supports the Weston Family Foundation and its philanthropic activities as well as the Family Office. The scope of work is varied and spans from supporting investment transactions, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts (such as service, insurance, limited partnership, lease and donor grant agreements), and providing advice on philanthropy/charities. This position will play an integralrole in supporting all of the above entities and will report to the General Counsel and Secretary of Wittington.

                  The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of private M&A and/or fund (investments and formation) experience. Any experience with commercial real estate and private equity transactions will also be of interest. You should have the ability to work independently, build relationships with the business groups and instruct external counsel. Strong business acumen, excellent judgement / commonsense, high integrity and superior negotiating and drafting skills will also be essential to succeed in this role as will the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

                  This is truly a unique opportunity with an organization that can offer challenging work. This mid-town Toronto location, on the subway line, offers a close-knit, high performing team and an environment that is fast-paced and ever-changing. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your cover letter and cv to Lorene Nagata or Lesa Ong of Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at [email protected] or click on “Apply Now” to submit your materials.

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                  Legal Counsel (3-5 years' M&A experience)

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                    Legal Associate
                    (3-5 years Corporate / Commercial Experience)

                    Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) is a leader in the lottery and charitable gaming industries, globally, and through its NeoPollard joint venture, holds the leading position in the US iLottery market. We provide high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, retail merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings, ranging from game apps to comprehensive player engagement and iLottery solutions to more than 60 government lotteries worldwide, with operations throughout Canada, the US and Europe. Established in 1907, Pollard is owned approximately 64.2% by the Pollard family and 35.8% by public shareholders and was recently named among the top 30 best-performing stocks on the TSX.

                     

                    Pollard’s excellence within the industry continues to be acknowledged, with easyVEND™, a retail innovation that provides a secure and convenient way to sell instant tickets in multi-lane and self-serve checkouts, being selected as a finalist in the ‘Lottery Product of the Year’ category at the 2024 International Gaming Awards. The team at Pollard continues to be highly regarded as well, with the organization being named as one of ‘Manitoba’s Top Employers’ of 2023.  To support the continued growth of the organization, we are now seeking a Legal Associate to join our expanding Legal Team. Our team oversees a wide range of global legal matters and so you will negotiate and draft a variety of commercial contracts including government procurement contracts, supply agreements and license agreements. In addition, you will support joint ventures, strategic partnerships and M&A transactions. This position is located in Winnipeg and will report to the EVP, Legal Affairs & Corporate Secretary.

                     

                    The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of corporate / commercial and /or M&A experience gained at a well-respected firm or corporation. Any experience in securities or employment law will be of interest, as will experience in a regulated industry. Good judgement, strong business acumen and excellent drafting skills will be essential to succeed. You will be able to provide advice on and identify risk, as well as find creative solutions when problem solving. The ability to multitask and work independently and the possession of strong communication skills will also be important.

                     

                    We offer a challenging and dynamic work environment in a growing industry devoted to creating games and solutions that maximize player engagement and generate proceeds for good causes in local communities across the globe. We seek diverse and talented people who are dedicated to delivering pragmatic business solutions to complex legal problems. Pollard offers a competitive compensation package including a profit-sharing program and pension plan and the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across international borders. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter to Lorene Nagata or Garrett Giannidis of Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

                     

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                    Legal Associate (3-5 years Corporate / Commercial Experience)

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