Legal Coordinator and Administrator
(3+ years of experience)

Choice Properties (TSX:CHP.UN) is an owner, manager and developer of commercial real estate across Canada.  Choice Properties’ portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centres and stand-alone supermarkets.  Its strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through acquisitions, strategic development and active property management.  A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of the Choice Properties’ culture. 

The Legal Department plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and supporting business operations across all areas of real estate transactions, leasing, litigation and more.  It is now looking to add a Legal Team Coordinator and Administrator to join its dynamic legal team.  Reporting to the AVP, Head of Legal Leasing, you will coordinate the execution and tracking of contracts and other legal documents, support the lawyers with ongoing projects, and oversee the legal billing function.  You will also provide administrative support to the legal team, including coordinating weekly team meetings, managing calendars, and overseeing the legal inbox to triage inquiries and redirect correspondence to the appropriate team member.  In addition, you will communicate with external legal counsel, internal departments, and tenants as a point of contact for the legal department.  This position is located on the subway line at Yonge and St Clair, with a 4 day/week in-office requirement.   

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as an administrative assistant.  Experience in real estate and/or legal is an asset but is not required.  In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have exceptional communication skills, be highly organized, detail-oriented and possess the skillsets to multi-task, prioritize and take initiative.  In addition, the ability to work independently, take ownership, and move matters forward will also be required.  You must be a team player and be confident in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. 

This is an exciting time to join the team and there is no limit in what you can get involved – both on the real estate and corporate side of the business.  Opportunity for further career development is available for ambitious team members.  Choice Properties offers a supportive and high energy environment with a broad range of top-notch work. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to Helena Osiro at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at info@nagataconnex.com.

CONSTRUCTION SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
(8+ Years)

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 2nd year running, it 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 a well-developed and high-functioning Legal Department and is now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel who will support 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 the development and drafting of bidding documents (RFPs), negotiation of project contracts and on-going provision of legal advice to project and executive management on various issues including project approvals, commercial risk and litigation.  In addition to project work, there is an opportunity to manage people and broaden your generalist legal skills, working on a healthy mix of corporate/commercial work. This hybrid position, is located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via UP) and will report to the Lead Senior Infrastructure Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of construction law experience gained from a well-respected law firm and/or developer, construction/infrastructure company or contractor.  Experience negotiating and drafting construction contracts, project procurement, advising on project risk and taking a leadership role on construction projects will be required.  Experience with litigation management and project finance 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 success.  This individual will need to be self-motivated, a “doer” and 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 Brahm Nathans at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

Corporate Law Clerk (5+ Years’ Corporate Experience)

Our client is a publicly-listed Canadian company that delivers support services and solutions, with clients in Canada and the United States.  It is one of the fastest growing companies in the country, and is now looking to hire a Corporate Law Clerk to support its legal team. 

For this role, the majority of the work will be on the corporate side, attending to corporate filings and annual returns (both federal and provincial), maintaining corporate records, org charts and minute books, and preparing contracts and legal templates.   In addition, you will coordinate SEDI, TSX, and SEDAR filings and continuous disclosure documents.  You will also assist with preparation for 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 Mississauga, in a hybrid work arrangement. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 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 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 experience working with SEDAR+ and Diligent 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 or Lorene Nagata at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search to info@nagataconnex.com.   

LEGAL COUNSEL
(Generalist – 5-8 years of Litigation / Employment / Commercial experience)

Beginning in 2003, it has been our mission to change the way people use energy which has fueled a remarkable impact: 133 million metric tons of CO2 averted since 2003. Now as the largest provider of emission-reducing energy solutions across North America, we continue to give our clients and partners everything they need to make using less energy easy and accessible for everyone. In Canada, our clients include large utilities, Federal and Provincial governments and Crown corporations. 

The Canadian office of our organization has been enjoying double digit growth over the past 3 years and is now seeking to hire its first Legal Counsel in the Toronto office to support this growth.  Working closely with local leadership and the business groups, there will be a broad range of work including commercial litigation, employment (Federal and Provincial), commercial contracts, policies/procedures, RFPs and regulatory law. In addition, you will have the confidence and interpersonal skills to support and educate internal clients at all levels as well as instruct external counsel.  As the first lawyer in the downtown Toronto office, you will need to be independent, decisive and self-motivated.  Through your interaction with Canadian Senior Leadership, you will contribute to discussions on strategy, risk and development opportunities.  This position reports to the CLO in Portland, Oregon, with a dotted-line to the SVP, Operations, in Toronto and is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and occasional travel within North America.

We are seeking a generalist, with the ideal candidate possessing 5-8 years of commercial litigation, employment and commercial experience with at least some of their experience gained in private practice.  Familiarity with Quebec law and French language skills will be valued.  Since you will be reporting to a CLO in another office, the ability to take initiative and work independently will be mandatory.  You will also need to be organized, flexible and decisive to succeed in this role.  An ability to assess business risk and provide pragmatic advice will be important.  Finally, leadership and strong collaborative skills will be required as there is potential to be in a managerial role as the team expands.

If you are a lifetime learner and positive, action-oriented individual with a passion for the environment, this may be the right opportunity for you.  We’ve enjoyed very low turnover and have worked hard to build a people-first culture committed to respect, accountability and transparency.  We are systemic innovators determined to build a safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.  Discover all the ways we make our positive impact possible in our 2023 Sustainability Report. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search. 

As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to it.

Corporate Legal Counsel
(4-7 years’ corporate experience)

Dexterra Group (TSX:DXT) has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2022 and 2023 and certified as a Great Place to Work®.  It is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company, extending across North America.   With over 9,000 employees and revenues of $1B, it delivers a range of support services and solutions for the creation, management and operation of infrastructure across Canada and the U.S.  Work that Matters, People who Care.

To support this fast-growing company, the EVP, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary is beginning to build the legal team and is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel.  You will start by developing a thorough understanding of what the business does by visiting Dexterra’s various client sites and getting to know the business groups.  Your work will then include taking an integral role in structuring, reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, shareholder / JV agreements, management of litigation with external counsel and participating in other key corporate transactions, such as M&A and debt financing.  Working closely with business groups, you will also be relied upon to build legal tools/resources, train operators on matters such as contractual negotiation and provide risk management advice, as well as to help prepare and co-ordinate Dexterra’s public company requirements.  This position reports directly to the EVP Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and is located in Dexterra’s head office, in Toronto’s west end, currently with 3 days in the office.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of M&A and corporate experience gained from a top-end firm or corporation.  Strong negotiation, drafting and problem-solving skills will be required in order to succeed in this role.  Any experience with M&A, commercial agreements and public company reporting (Canadian and/or US) will be seen as an asset.  Self-motivation, decisiveness, excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships will also be important.  In addition, a practical and business centric approach to finding solutions will be mandatory as will an ability to juggle and prioritize competing matters and take initiative.

Dexterra provides its employees with a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, respect and work-life balance.  As this company continues to grow, so are the opportunities to expand your career.  This is a unique environment which will allow you to join a legal team at the ground level.   If you are interested in applying to this position, please forward your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to it.

Corporate Tax Lawyer
(6+ Years’ Experience)

Our client is a leading boutique corporate law firm, adapting a client-centric approach by providing responsive, creative, and effective advice and solutions. They are business-oriented, technology-focused, and provide personalized services. Operating for more than 20 years, they have been named in Canada’s Top 10 Corporate Law Boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine multiple times since 2016. In the Tax Law Group, they work with clients – and often other advisors – to find the structure and approach that work best for businesses. The team offers tax and estate planning for individuals, tax planning on exit for companies, employee remuneration strategies for start-ups and others, tax efficient structures at all stages of the business’s growth, and planning for succession. From simple estate freezes to complex reorganizations, and from closely held groups to negotiated separations, they help clients ensure that their business and planning objectives are met tax efficiently.

The firm is looking to hire an established tax lawyer to their team. He/she will be responsible for a variety of corporate tax-related files with clients at varying stages, such as creating or selling a business, as well as ongoing maintenance of an existing company. This individual will also be asked to assist the transactional M&A team from a tax perspective. Any experience working with venture capital clients is considered a bonus. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in a comparable role at a well-respected law firm or corporation and have extensive knowledge that will allow them to be able to manage files fairly autonomously. You will not be required to have a book of business, but should have an entrepreneurial mindset and be keen to develop and maintain strong client relationships. The position is able to be based in Toronto, Ottawa or Vancouver and offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement. 

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned corporate tax lawyer to join a collegial, supportive and dedicated team of professionals. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your materials, in confidence, to Garrett Giannidis at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search.

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (7+ Years’ Experience – Corporate / Commercial)

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Partner Network brands. Extendicare is committed to delivering quality care throughout the healthcare continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population. It operates a network of 123 long-term care homes (52 owned/71 under management contracts), delivers approximately 10.5 million hours of home health care services annually, and provides group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 140,900 long-term care and retirement beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 22,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated individuals who are passionate about providing high quality care and services to help people live better.

Extendicare’s vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. As it works to achieve this vision, Extendicare looks to its legal department for legal and operational / business support by working closely with all the business groups and corporate functions within the organization. It is now seeking an Associate General Counsel, who will report to the SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, and be based in the Company’s head office in Markham (Steeles Ave/Hwy 404), with a hybrid work arrangement.

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 7 years of corporate / commercial experience gained at a major firm or corporation. M&A, securities and / or regulatory experience will also be of interest. This generalist role will involve engaging in a wide variety of matters, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting corporate finance and M&A transactions, advising on a variety of public company / regulatory matters, and handling day-to-day legal needs. In addition to the legal practice experience, you must possess excellent communication and analytical skills and strong business acumen, as you will be working closely with various business operations groups.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization that is considered one of the leaders in its industry. The company offers a very competitive compensation package and challenging work in a supportive environment, with potential career growth opportunities. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to Lesa Ong or Lorene Nagata of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Senior Legal Counsel
(7+ 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 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will provide both legal and risk management advice primarily related to M&A and lending transactions, and also regarding IT and commercial third-party contracts, distribution and general corporate and commercial matters, as required.  Although Empire Life’s head office is located in Kingston, the position may be based out of Empire Life’s Toronto, Kingston, Montreal or Quebec City offices, with the option for working from home for part of the time.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience, most of which related to M&A work, gained from a leading law firm or corporation, ideally within the financial services industry. Strong preference will be given to familiarity with legal and regulatory issues pertaining to the operations of a federally regulated life and health insurance company operating in Canada, knowledge of insurance distribution, and technology and/or IT procurement matters.  Bilingual (English and French) language skills will also be valued. While support from members of the legal team will be provided, confidence and the ability to work independently will be required. Strong communication skills and good judgment as well as a pragmatic approach to finding solutions will be important as you will be working directly with the business and corporate development teams, as well as members of the executive leadership team and external legal counsel.

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on an integral role within a well-respected organization known for integrity, financial strength, industry-leading technology and personalized service.  The work is interesting, varied and national in nature and this position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and team-focused culture.  If you are interested in applying to this position, please forward your cv and cover letter to Lesa Ong or Lorene Nagata of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to it.

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, SUSTAINABILITY
(5+ years)

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. This legal team of 30 lawyers, worldwide, continues to grow, and is now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel.

McCain is seeking a lawyer with the ability to take a leadership role on global sustainability initiatives and related regulatory areas. You will lead legal input and oversight for sustainability initiatives including in relation to environmental claims and sustainability reporting. Working closely with internal business groups, including sustainability, marketing and other commercial teams, as well as with a network of external counsel in key regions throughout the world, you will strategize and provide pragmatic legal advice in relation to sustainability initiatives. You will also provide legal and risk advice on other social responsibility areas, such as supply chain transparency and modern slavery legislation, working with procurement, agriculture and other relevant business groups in relation to these areas. This position will report to the General Counsel, Americas and VP Legal, Sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of regulatory (competition/ environmental) and/or sustainability experience gained from private practice or in house. You are a team player with sound judgement, a business mind and the ability to build relationships and instill trust with internal stakeholders. You have proven experience in overseeing, streamlining and moving projects forward with sound organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. You possess the confidence to instruct external counsel in multiple jurisdictions and to educate, train and advise on the evolving regulatory landscape in relation to sustainability and other social responsibility regulatory areas.

The individual will be part of McCain’s Global Legal Team across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions and the position will be hybrid, based out of our global corporate headquarters in downtown Toronto. For the above role, a down-to-earth personality, positive outlook and strong interpersonal skills will be necessary in this friendly environment. 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. 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.

As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to it

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, M&A
(7+ years)

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. This legal team of 30 lawyers, worldwide, continues to grow, and is now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel.

Taking a leadership role as the key legal advisor on McCain’s global M&A transactions, you will work closely with the corporate development and strategy team, providing strategic and tactical advice. You will take legal carriage of transactions, from inception to completion, including providing strategic, risk and structural advice, preparing / reviewing documentation, instructing external counsel, overseeing post-closing transition and integration matters and making appropriate decisions at all stages of transactions. Located in Toronto, this position will report to the Global CLO.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of M&A experience, gained from a major transactional firm. Any relevant in house experience as well as a business school credential would be an asset. Strong negotiating and drafting skills as well as the diplomatic ability to build strong relationships and instill confidence and trust with internal stakeholders will be required to succeed in this role. You are highly pragmatic, diplomatic and business-focused with the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to non-lawyers. You are able to assist senior management in meeting corporate goals and interact effectively with executives at a strategic level. Superior organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and balance multiple responsibilities will be required.

The individual will be part of McCain’s Global Legal Team across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions and the position will be hybrid, based out of our global corporate headquarters in downtown Toronto. For the above role, a down-to-earth personality, positive outlook and strong interpersonal skills will be necessary in this friendly environment. 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. 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.

As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to it.