Corporate Legal Counsel - Langley, Canada - VITRUM INDUSTRIES LTD

VITRUM INDUSTRIES LTD

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Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Lorval Capital Management located in Langley, BC proudly representing the following companies: Vitrum Glass Group, Apex Aluminum Extrusions & Lorval Developments.

Since we're in the business of being exceptional, that means we're always looking for exceptional people to join our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide legal counsel to executives, senior management, and ownership on legal rights under emerging and established laws.
Formulate legal strategies and processes to facilitate the management of relationships with customers, vendors, and other partners, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to legal requirements.
Draft, review, and offer legal guidance on various contractual agreements, such as customer agreements, vendor agreements, employment agreements, nondisclosure agreements, contractor agreements, and licensing agreements.
Collaborate with the acquisition team and external counsel to conduct due diligence, participate in negotiations, draft documents, and fulfill other legal responsibilities required for acquisitions as needed.
Engage in defining, developing, and drafting corporate policies, procedures, and programs to bolster support for diverse business operations.
Collaborate with finance and operations teams to identify and implement effective risk management strategies.
Perform legal research and assess the company's litigation strategy regarding legal actions.
Oversee and administer insurance for operating entities and properties.
Liaise with external counsel concerning various legal matters.
Collaborate with external counsel, as appropriate, to provide advice on matters related to labor relations and employment law.
In collaboration with external counsel, represent the company at mediations, arbitrations, and before other administrative boards or tribunals.
Participate in specific projects and confidential initiatives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must posses a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)
Minimum 5 years of legal experience as a practicing inhouse corporate lawyer
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating a high volume of contracts and legal agreements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a multibusiness, complex organization is a considerable asset

COMPETENCIES:

Legal expert with a solid foundation in contracts and a broad range of legal agreements.
Strong interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to establish and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Pragmatic reasoning in advocating for legal and risk mitigation needs while concurrently supporting business objectives.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Integrity, diplomacy, tact, and the ability to always maintain confidentiality.
Proactive and selfmotivated in delivering results while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.