Legal Counsel- Onroute - Mississauga, Canada - ONroute

ONroute

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Legal Counsel

About ONroute

ONroute is the proud operator of 23 convenient plazas located along Highways 400 and 401 in Ontario.

Our locations are designed to provide travelers with fresh and exciting food and beverage options, gas, and other amenities that improve the public's travel experience.

Each of our locations feature family-favourite restaurant brands, a convenient 24/7 market, free Wi-Fi, and great customer service.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal & Corporate Secretary, will provide advice and guidance to ONroute's functional teams on a wide variety of matters.

If you have a background in corporate/ commercial law and are eager to be part of a small and dynamic legal team, this position could be for you.

This position is currently hybrid, working 2-3 days in the office and the remainder at home.

Job Responsibilities

Negotiation, drafting and interpretation of ONroute's commercial agreements.

Providing advice on a variety of issues that arise in ONroute's business, including corporate and commercial law, franchise law, permits and licensing, governance matters, employment law, and privacy.

Management of actual or threatened litigation and guiding dispute resolution with external counsel.
Handling of issues and escalations related to customers, franchisors and supplier/vendors.

Experience and Skills

Current member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

3-5 years of corporate/commercial law experience.
Ability to recognize and resolve complex legal issues in a practical manner.

Ability to work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team and succinctly and effectively communicate legal issues to members of the team.

Demonstrated strategic thinking with ability to constructively manage difficult conversations and effectively address and resolve issues both internally and externally.

Ability to prioritize and work on multiple matters in a dynamic environment.

Very well-organized with great attention to detail.
Fluency in English (reading, writing, and verbal).

ONroute is an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if you require any individual accommodation as part of the recruitment process.