Legal Counsel - Ottawa, Canada - Mitel

Mitel

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers.

You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience.

Overview:

The Corporate Counsel role will be a part of Mitel's global Legal Team and act as a business partner to international stakeholders, focusing on contract management, drafting and negotiations.

Responsibilities:

Review and evaluate the terms and conditions of contracts, with a focus on legal requirements.
Execute templates and/or draft and negotiate contracts.
Oversee all aspects of managing and administering contracts.
Meeting business objectives, by working closely with various teams within Mitel (finance, product management, sales, marketing and research and development), while ensuring risks are mitigated or managed.
Managing litigation files through to completion
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate policy.
Developing Mitel's policies to align with regulatory requirements and internal strategic direction.
Supporting corporate secretarial needs, including management of intercompany agreements, oversight of organizational structural changes.
Assistance with corporate governance and compliance reporting to both Mitel Executive and the Mitel Board.

Requirements:

Licensed to practice in a Canadian province, with a preference for Ontario
Combined 58 years experience with private practice and experience with SaaS/cloudhosted business models and related contracting and regulatory considerations an asset
Selfdirected and motivated with a strong ability to multitask and work under pressure
Practical and solutions oriented
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work harmoniously in a diverse and changing work environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills
High value for accuracy and attention to detail
Focus on continuous process improvement, identifying and driving change where needed

Mitel offers a comprehensive benefit program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, RRSP matching, Paid time off (holiday, vacation and sick), Employee Assistance Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and more Benefits may vary based on full-time or part-time employee status.

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