Director, Legal - Mississauga, Canada - goeasy

goeasy

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are looking to join one of Canada's fastest growing companies, goeasy Ltd.

is the place for you Certified as a
Great Place to Work, recognized among
Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures,
GTA's Top 100 Employers,
North America's Most Engaged Workplaces, and placed on the 2022
Report on Business Women Lead Here list, we want the best and brightest to join our team.

We are a publicly traded company on the TSX with over 4000% shareholder return since 2001.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, goeasy Ltd is a Canadian company that provides non-prime leasing and lending services through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

We are a publicly traded company on the TSX with over 4000% shareholder return since 2001.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, goeasy Ltd is a Canadian company that provides non-prime leasing and lending services through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

The
Director, Legal & Government Relations plays a crucial hands-on role in developing and executing goeasy's government relations strategy, in addition to advising and supporting on a range of legal matters.

This role requires the ability to develop and manage complex relationships with key government, media and industry stakeholders. Monitoring relevant government policies, legislation and regulations, this individual will raise goeasy's visibility among key decision
- makers and advise on the development of proactive government relations, policies and strategies that advance the company's strategic objectives. Additionally, this role will lead the development and support of a comprehensive policy, public affairs, and stakeholder relations program that advances goeasy's strategic objectives and corporate reputation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic approach to government relations that balances goeasy's business requirements with the intricacies of all levels of applicable government
Advise on complex legal matters and effectively tailor recommendations and solutions to meet business goals as outlined by the Senior Leadership Team and as applicable to a publicly traded company (

TSX:
GSY)

Position goeasy as a leader in the Canadian policy space by engaging with trade associations and highlighting relevant issues to advance our government relations agenda
Identify, address and manage the company's complex government relations needs in support of strategic objectives, providing triage of GR matters to the Chief Legal Officer
Closely monitor government relations activity in all jurisdictions where goeasy operates and tailor recommendations and solutions to meet business goals, as outlined by the senior leadership team and as applicable to a publicly traded company
Build and implement engagement plans with federal, provincial and municipal government officials, as well as other industry stakeholders, to raise awareness, achieve policy objectives and strengthen our reputation
Collaborate with Chief Legal Officer to implement the strategic GR plan, including the implementation of GR objectives and promotion of organizational goals and brand objectives with key policy makers and decision makers
Develop engaging material for government and stakeholder engagement, such as presentations, briefing notes, speeches, consultation responses and other forms of communications collateral to promote objectives and enhance the organizational profile
Work with internal SME's to evaluate public policy priorities, identify opportunities and risks and lead organizationwide responses to legislative initiatives and consultations, in addition to responding to general inquiries from elected and non

- elected decision makers on key issues

Develop a strong and effective working relationship with all levels of the business in order to provide proper direction, influence and counsel with respect to all legal matters (for example: corporate, commercial, real estate, trademarks employment, litigation, etc.)
Represent goeasy in meetings with senior government officials, key stakeholders and third

- party influencersIdentify and support advocacy efforts with industry - leading associations and bodies to position goeasy as a market leader in the alternative lending space

Manage relationships with government relations agencies, ensuring timely and appropriate completion of assigned work
Partner with key internal stakeholders and the communications team to integrate proactive media outreach into communications efforts
Keep the Chief Legal Officer informed of any issues, opportunities and threats related to government relations issues
Provide support, advise and provide legal direction enabling execution in connection with applicable regulatory and governance requirements relating to merger and acquisition, partnership and sponsorship initiatives and proposals that may evolve through strategic planning or in the normal course of goeasy's growing busi