Legal Counsel - Vernon, Canada - Kal Tire

Kal Tire Vernon, Canada

4 days ago

Description

Description

Legal Counsel

Vernon, BC

Role Description

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will serve as a key strategic partner to our business team members, providing practical legal advice with a strong focus on supporting business objectives. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters critical to Kal Tire's operations, including commercial contracts, privacy, intercompany legal affairs and contracts management, while supervising and supporting litigation and labour and employment matters. This role will be pivotal in ensuring successful business outcomes, risk mitigation and legal compliance in these areas, while also supporting Kal Tire's growth through mergers & acquisitions and other transactional matters.

Core Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including commercial sales and services agreements, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions, procurement matters, mining tire supply and service agreements and the review of proposed terms and conditions, including as part of competitive bid processes.

Provide guidance on contract terms, risks, and obligations to internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Privacy

Support the General Counsel in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive privacy policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new projects, services and initiatives, identifying and addressing potential privacy risks and implementing appropriate safeguards to protect customer and team member data.

Intercompany Legal Affairs

Manage legal matters related to domestic and international intercompany transactions.

Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate tax planning and financing arrangements between intercompany entities.

Contract Management

Implement and maintain effective contract management processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with contract lifecycle management.

Develop and maintain a centralized repository for contracts and related documentation.

Labour& Employment

Provide legal guidance on labour and employment matters to the Legal Analyst and Labour Relations Specialist, including employment contracts, collective agreements, workplace policies, and compliance with labour and employment laws and regulations.

Assist the Legal Analyst in resolving employment disputes and ensuring fair and equitable treatment of team members.

Litigation and Disputes

Manage critical litigation matters and assist Legal Analyst in assessing potential claims, developing litigation strategies and overseeing external counsel (as necessary).

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement risk management measures and minimize the likelihood of future claims.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Support General Counsel on business acquisition activities, including due diligence, negotiation, and documentation.

Assist in providing legal advice on transactional matters and post-acquisition integration activities.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of post-call experience in a corporate legal environment or top-tier law firm; preference for experience with medium to large complex organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to deconstruct complex issues and use good judgement to make decisions.

Drive to learn, understand and proactively contribute to business objectives, and to work collaboratively and creatively.

Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate complex concepts simply.

Strong legal and analytical skills.

Ability to meet deadlines and accommodate competing demands.

Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Personable, and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with sophisticated clients.

Education

A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree.

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of . or an ability to readily transfer to the Law Society of . from another Canadian Law Society.

Special Requirements

Travel may be required, up to 10%

What we Offer

The target salary range for this position is $130,000to $150,000 per year based on experience.

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

A group RRSP-DPSP matching program

Discounts on tires and mechanical services

Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development and work life balance.

Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

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