SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
(5-8 years’ securitization / structured finance experience)

Financeit is a Canadian company specializing in providing point of sale financing services to businesses in sectors such as home improvement, retail and recreational vehicles as well as direct-to-customer personal loans. It allows businesses to provide financing options to customers during the purchase process. Working with major financing institutions, this award-winning company has approximately $2.5B in funding capacity to fuel the growth of its financing business.

As this entrepreneurial company continues to grow, it is seeking a finance lawyer to join its Legal Department. While the bulk of the work will be sophisticated asset-backed / structured finance transactions, there will also be an opportunity to get involved in general corporate / commercial work and eventually have a more generalist practice as you develop. This Toronto position located in The Well, reports to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer and is in office 3 days / week.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years’ of securitization / structured finance experience gained from a major firm or corporation. The ability to interact with stakeholders and work on the transactions independently will be required. You should be self-motivated, confident and able to build relationships with business groups. As well, you should possess leadership abilities, including being decisive, confident and having strong communication skills.

This opportunity offers career growth and an open, teamwork focused environment. Financeit’s values are what makes this company different – it celebrates integrity, diverse perspectives and the constant pursuit of excellence. It is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren’t just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who this company is. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your material to Lorene Nagata and Lesa Ong at Nagata Connex Executive Legal Search.

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    SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
    (7-10 years’ Securities/Public Company experience)

    Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX:WJX) is a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy, including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put roofs over our heads and food on our tables.

    Wajax relies upon its legal team to deliver prompt, high quality legal guidance and support to business and functional teams. It is now looking to add another lawyer to this important team. As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and support him on all public company matters. This includes managing securities disclosure and regulatory requirements, advising on corporate governance and ESG reporting, and supporting the corporate secretarial function for quarterly board meetings and the AGM. You will also support strategic transactions and special projects as they arise and assist with broader compliance and general corporate matters as required. This position is based at Wajax’s head office in Toronto, with a hybrid work arrangement, and represents a current opportunity on the legal team.

    The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience advising publicly listed companies, with significant exposure to securities disclosure and corporate governance matters gained at a top-tier firm or publicly listed company. Experience with corporate secretarial matters is also expected and M&A experience would be an asset. Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills, along with strong business acumen, are required. In addition, you should have the ability to think strategically and pragmatically and have excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be interacting with all levels of the business.

    This is a great opportunity to work with a long-established company that continues to build upon its successes, and to be part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. Wajax offers a competitive compensation package, challenging work and a friendly environment. To apply for this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to Lesa Ong at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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    SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL (7-10 years’ Securities/Public Company experience)

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      EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
      (5+ 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. For the 3rd year running, the GTAA is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list. 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 the 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.

      The GTAA is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their team and support the Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”). This person will take a leadership role to provide operational support to the legal department by tracking priorities, deadlines, deliverable and invoices (via Brightflag). They will also manage the incoming emails to the CLO in order to triage and prioritize inquiries. Having the ability to maintain secure electronic and physical filing systems using i-Share, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other retention systems is also required. In addition to liaising within the legal team, this individual will also keep an open line of communication with internal executives, external counsel, regulators and stakeholders on behalf of the CLO. This position directly reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is based out of the GTAA offices near Toronto Pearson Airport. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, being required in office 3 times per week minimum. The target total compensation for this role, including base salary and target bonus, is $90,000 – $121,000 annually. This is a current vacancy within the legal team.

      The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant and must have experience supporting a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer. You should be highly organized, confident, as well as be detail oriented. Having the ability to exercise strong judgement is key for this position, as you will be required to balance multiple priorities. Being a team player and being able to collaborate and maintain open communication with your team is also essential for success in this role.

      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 goals. 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 Garrett Giannidis at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below

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      EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (5+ years' experience)

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        PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE
        (7-9 Years’ Experience)

        Established in 1851 in Australia, BHP is now the world’s largest mining company by market capitalization. With over 90 locations, globally, we explore for, extract, process and transport commodities including copper, metallurgical coal, nickel, potash and iron ore. We are driven by over 90,000 employees and contractors worldwide and are presently developing one of the world’s largest potash mines in Saskatchewan. Wherever we operate in the world, we are committed to working responsibly and with integrity.

        Our Legal team is seeking to fill a fulltime position based in its downtown Toronto office. For this role, we will be seeking an individual with 7 – 9 years of private practice / in-house M&A and corporate experience gained at a top law firm or corporate. Experience in the resources sector is preferred. You will play a critical role within BHP’s Corporate & Exploration Legal team, providing high-impact legal advice across complex corporate, company law and M&A matters. Based in Toronto, this role supports global transaction activity and advises stakeholders across the Americas, London, Australia, and beyond.

        You will operate as a trusted adviser on strategic mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other transactions, delivering commercially focused legal guidance in a dynamic, international environment. This role involves close collaboration with BHP’s M&A team as well as engagement with other members of BHP’s global legal team and external counsel. The role is based in downtown Toronto and reports to the Head of Corporate Legal, based in London.

        This position provides long-term career development opportunities to move internally, including globally. As you are working with BHP’s global offices, you will be required to accommodate colleagues in different time zones and periodic travel. It will be important that you are able to take initiative on matters, instruct external counsel and build relationships across the company, both within and outside of Canada. The Toronto office is hybrid, with a minimum 3 days in the office. If you are interested in these unique opportunities, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

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        PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE (7-9 Years' Experience)

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          SPECIALIST COUNSEL, EXPLORATION
          (3-5 Years’ Experience)

          Established in 1851 in Australia, BHP is now the world’s largest mining company by market capitalization. With over 90 locations, globally, we explore for, extract, process and transport commodities including copper, metallurgical coal, nickel, potash and iron ore. We are driven by over 90,000 employees and contractors worldwide and are presently developing one of the world’s largest potash mines in Saskatchewan. Wherever we operate in the world, we are committed to working responsibly and with integrity.

          Our Legal team is seeking to fill a fulltime position based in its downtown Toronto office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of in-house and/or private practice mining experience gained at a top law firm or corporate. This role will focus on supporting BHP’s global Exploration team and North American legacy assets (consisting of several closed mines). You will support exploration deals, including negotiating and advising on earn-in agreements, option agreements, joint venture agreements, and supporting the Exploration team with ensuring regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions globally. Working with a broad range of business groups, you will need the ability to tackle problems, determine practical solutions and build relationships with internal clients. This role reports to the Head of Exploration and Legacy Assets Legal, based in downtown Toronto.

          This position provides long-term career development opportunities to move internally, including globally. As you are working with BHP’s global offices, you will be required to accommodate colleagues in different time zones and periodic travel. It will be important that you are able to take initiative on matters, instruct external counsel and build relationships across the company, both within and outside of Canada. The Toronto office is hybrid, with a minimum 3 days in the office. If you are interested in these unique opportunities, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

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          SPECIALIST COUNSEL, EXPLORATION (3-5 Years' Experience)

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            VP, LEGAL AND GENERAL COUNSEL

            Established in 2003, Yorkville University / Toronto Film School is one of Canada’s highest-ranked and largest private universities. It is committed to meeting the needs of learners, providing them with transformative learning opportunities that empower their career advancement and leadership in their chosen professional fields. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick, Yorkville University equips its graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value.

            Backed by Birch Hill Equity Partners, in the last 4 years, Yorkville has experienced unprecedented growth and is seeking a VP, Legal & General Counsel to oversee the legal function. This senior role will participate in strategic and management level discussions on a broad range of matters within Yorkville University and Toronto Film School including, commercial agreements, governance and policy development, privacy, employment and litigation management. In addition to managing a legal report, you will work with all levels of stakeholders, including senior management, Board members and faculty, across all departments.

            This hybrid position is located in downtown Toronto and reports to the CFO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of corporate / commercial experience gained with a leading law firm or in house. Any prior experience with the higher education industry, commercial IT contracts, data privacy/PIPEDA compliance, or working with Private Equity transactions will be of interest. Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills will be essential to succeed in this role as will the ability to juggle a number of competing issues. In addition, you should be pragmatic, organized and self-motivated. Lastly, the desire to take ownership in your portfolio or work and a genuine interest in the higher education industry will be required. This role is to fill an existing vacancy.

            This opportunity will provide professional development opportunities and the ability to influence decisions in this growing, well-respected organization. As a Birch Hill Equity Partners company, the atmosphere is entrepreneurial, innovative and collegial. In addition, as an employee of Yorkville University, you will have access to free educational programs – including its Masters’ degree offerings. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

            Disclaimer: This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list of duties, skills, or working conditions. Responsibilities may shift over time in response to business needs, and Yorkville Education LP reserves the right to modify the role at its discretion, with or without prior notice. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and given the dynamic nature of our organization, the scope of this position may evolve accordingly.

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            VP, LEGAL AND GENERAL COUNSEL

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              CONSTRUCTION LEGAL COUNSEL
              (2-4 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.  For the 3rd year running, is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list.  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 been building a top-end infrastructure legal team and is now seeking to add to this group. This individual will work on major infrastructure projects from the procurement stage through to completion, including responding to bidders’ questions, reviewing of documents, advising on risk, working with senior counsel to prepare briefs and presentations and handling claims.  You will 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 position is hybrid (in office approx. 3 times per week), located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via UP) and will report to the Assistant General Counsel. Total target compensation, including salary and bonus, will be $150,000 – $190,000. This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

              We are seeking a candidate with 2-4 years of construction law experience (ideally, on both the solicitor and litigation side), gained from a well-respected firm or corporation.  Experience working on large projects will be highly valued as will experience negotiating and drafting construction contracts, RFP documents, advising on project risk and taking an active role on construction projects.  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 goals.  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 Garrett Giannidis at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

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              CONSTRUCTION LEGAL COUNSEL (2-4 years’ experience)

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                CORPORATE LAW CLERK
                (5+ years’ experience)

                The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of 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.  For the 3rd year running, the GTAA is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list.  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 the 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.

                The GTAA is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join their legal team and assist with the continued growth of the organization. With the assistance of a contract precedent platform, this role will manage a variety of contracts, reviewing and amending agreements such as non-disclosure agreements and expense contracts. In addition to contract management, this individual will also communicate with both external and internal teams, especially the procurement team, to provide information as required. They will also regularly review and update internal policies and procedures for the GTAA, as well as manage timelines to ensure deadlines are met. As needed, this role will assist the legal team on large transactions by coordinating logistics and liaising with external legal counsel, as well as internal teams at the GTAA to ensure the process remains organized. This position directly reports to a Director, Legal Counsel and is based out of the GTAA offices near Toronto Pearson. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, being required in office 3 times per week minimum. The target total compensation for this role, including base salary and target bonus, is $100,000 – $150,000 annually. This current vacancy is a new role within the legal team.

                The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a Law Clerk role at a law firm or in the in-house legal department of a reputable organization. Experience drafting, amending and managing commercial contracts is required. You should be highly organized, confident and possess strong judgement, as well as be detail oriented. Being a team player and having the ability to collaborate and maintain open communication with your team is essential for success in this role. Any experience with Thomspon Reuters’ Contract Express; Brightflag; Microsoft’s Power Automate and/or exposure to managing corporate minute books will be considered a plus, as is being ILCO certified.

                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 goals.  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 Garrett Giannidis at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

                AVOCAT(E) GÉNÉRAL(E) (10 à 15 ans d’expérience)
                Montréal ou Québec

                Notre client, fondé il y a 40 ans dans la province de Québec, est le leader de son secteur manufacturier, soumis à une réglementation stricte.  En pleine expansion, l’entreprise compte plus de 900 employés et exploite des usines au Canada et aux États-Unis.  Fort du soutien d’une société canadienne de capital d’investissement réputée et expérimentée, cette entreprise est prête à franchir une nouvelle étape dans son développement.

                Notre client est à la recherche d’un(e) avocat(e) général(e) chargé(e) de superviser l’ensemble des questions juridiques au Canada et aux États-Unis, ainsi que de diriger les équipes juridiques, de santé et sécurité, et réglementaires.  En tant que membre de l’équipe de direction, vous participerez et contribuerez aux discussions stratégiques et de gestion.  Outre votre compréhension des opérations de fusions et acquisitions, vous serez amené(e) à négocier et à rédiger des contrats commerciaux, à fournir des conseils sur des questions relatives à l’entreprise, à la réglementation, au syndicat et à la gestion de risques, et à gérer le budget du service juridique.  Ce poste relève du PDG; il s’agit d’un poste hybride, avec trois jours de travail au bureau par semaine, et peut être basé à Québec ou à Montréal.  Ce rôle vise à remplacer un poste existant.

                Le ou la candidat(e) idéal(e) devra posséder 10 à 15 ans d’expérience dans le domaine des fusions et acquisitions et du droit des affaires, acquise au sein d’un grand cabinet d’avocats et/ou d’une grande entreprise.  Une bonne connaissance du système juridique américain et des questions syndicales, ainsi qu’une expérience professionnelle dans un secteur réglementé et manufacturier, constitueront également un atout.  Une maîtrise des deux langues (français/anglais) ainsi qu’une expérience préalable de gestion d’équipe et d’élaboration de stratégies à un niveau de direction seront indispensables.  Vous faites preuve d’ambition et de motivation, et vous savez diriger une équipe tout en gérant plusieurs priorités simultanées, ce poste s’adresse à vous!  Une approche pratique du droit ainsi que d’excellentes compétences relationnelles sont indispensables, car vous serez amené à collaborer avec des équipes commerciales au sein de l’organisation, tant au Canada qu’aux États-Unis.

                C’est une occasion unique de rejoindre cette entreprise en pleine expansion, composée de collaborateurs performants et sympathiques.  Notre client offre un milieu de travail convivial et ouvert, ainsi qu’une rémunération concurrentielle, y compris une participation significative au capital dans cette entreprise à forte croissance.  Si cette offre vous intéresse, veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à Lorene Nagata chez NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search aux coordonnées suivantes : lorene@nagataconnex.com. Vous pouvez également contacter Me Caroline Haney du cabinet Recrutement juridique Haney inc. par courriel à caroline@haneyrecrutement.com.

                EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
                (2-5 Years’ Experience)

                Massey LLP is a Toronto-based boutique law firm built on a cornerstone of excellence to deliver bespoke legal and advisory solutions to its clients on a wide range of legal issues. Its founders are experienced lawyers who have developed specialty areas of legal expertise, and have worked on high profile and complex legal matters.

                Massey LLP is seeking an Employment and Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing team. In this role, you will take carriage of a broad range of employment and commercial litigation matters, including executive employment law, wrongful dismissal claims, workplace investigations, professional disciplinary proceedings, contract and commercial litigation, and related matters. You will manage files from pre-litigation negotiations through to final resolution, appear before courts and administrative tribunals, and work closely with the firm’s partners on complex matters. The office is conveniently located in downtown Toronto, and is primarily in-office, with some flexibility for remote work. This role is to fill an existing vacancy, with a total target compensation, including base salary and bonus, of $130,000 – $180,000.

                The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of employment litigation experience gained from a reputable law firm. You must possess strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills as you will be expected to manage files independently. Excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to client service, and the ability to manage client relationships will be essential in this role. You must be a self-starter and have an entrepreneurial approach to practice development.

                This is a great opportunity to join a collegial team that offers interesting work, mentorship, business development support, and good work/life balance in an informal but professional environment. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lesa Ong of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search for a confidential discussion, or forward your cover letter, cv and transcript to info@nagataconnex.com

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