Corporate Counsel

Overview

Corporate Counsel Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Stikeman Elliott

Title: Corporate Counsel

Company: Stikeman Elliott

Location: Toronto, Canada

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Stikeman Elliott LLP is seeking a business-savvy lawyer with an analytical and strategic mindset to join our General Counsel Office as Corporate Counsel
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The Corporate Counsel supports the General Counsel Office by drafting, negotiating and managing the Firm’s contractual arrangements including client engagement letters, Outside Counsel Guidelines and other service arrangements, and providing day-to-day advisory and compliance support to internal stakeholders. This role offers exposure to a broad range of legal, compliance, and operational matters and is ideal for a lawyer looking to develop experience in overseeing national firm legal affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, manage and interpret a wide range of contractual arrangements including:
Client engagement letters and Outside Counsel Guidelines Software and other IT Service Agreements Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreements Event contracts Publication contracts

Assist in drafting and updating internal policies and procedures

Assist with regulatory filings and reporting requirements

Advise on professional responsibility and other compliance matters

Assist in responding to client risk management questionnaires

Help maintain corporate records and governance documentation

Conduct research into changes to the legal industry that impact the firm and provide clear, practical summaries and recommendations

Support the firm’s Talent Management teams with advice on employment matters and best practices