General Counsel - Vancouver, Canada - Pacific Reach Properties
4 weeks ago
Description
GENERAL COUNSEL Vancouver, BC
About Pacific Reach:
Summary of Position:
The General Counsel will work closely with the senior executive team.
The General Counsel, managing 2 other in-house lawyers, will act as the company's primary advisor of all legal matters while mitigating risk, reducing reliance on external counsel and advancing the business interests of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Litigation: responsible for all aspects of litigation including dispute resolution and tribunal related matters in the multiple jurisdictions the company does business
- Corporate/Commercial: provide advice and draft various corporate and commercial documents
- Contracts: negotiate and draft a broad array of standard contracts and agreements including leases, services, development, construction, and management agreements
- Acquisitions and Divestitures: negotiate and draft purchase and sale agreements, perform due diligence and closing of transactionsManage outside counsel on a variety of matters.
Requirements:
- Have experience with complex litigation in all levels of BC Courts, and dispute resolution.
- Experience with residential tenancy, employment, and human rights litigation matters.
- Commercial/corporate solicitor experience, preferably in the real estate sector.
- Ideally, experience with commercial legal work and litigation in California and/or Arizona.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
- Excellent communication skills - written, oral, and interpersonal.
- Excellent judgement, drafting and analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Enthusiasm, problem solving and strong business acumen is an asset
- Experience working with and supporting senior and executive level staff.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with confidential and sensitive issues.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia?
Experience:
- complex litigation: 5 years (preferred)
- Residential tenancy, employment, and human rights: 5 years (preferred)
- Litigation in California and/or Arizona: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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