Job Description
Our client is a fast-growing organization in the energy and transportation space. This family business has a track record of success since inception in 1999 and has expanded into a diversified portfolio of companies leveraging its industry leadership. The company understands that success starts with hiring, developing and retaining top talent. They take pride in creating an inclusive workplace culture that offers exceptional career development opportunities.The Opportunity:Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its outstanding team in Brampton, Ontario as they continue to expand. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with business leaders, the Legal Counsel will play an essential role in providing legal guidance to the business mainly related to financial services (real estate financing, equipment financing, and invoice factoring) and real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development), as well as a variety of general corporate commercial work. The ideal candidate will be a business minded lawyer with 3-6 years’ experience in financial services and lending, and/or real estate.This is an excellent opportunity to get exposure to the legal and business sides of a fantastic business, doing a wide variety of interesting and sophisticated work with a best-in-class team. This role offers attractive compensation and long-term career growth trajectory.Responsibilities:Provide legal support on secured and unsecured lending transactions including real estate and equipment financings – negotiate and prepare security and related loan documentsProvide legal support on real estate matters (acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing)General corporate commercial work including negotiating and drafting relevant commercial agreements, resolutions, governance, and corporate entity maintenance and complianceProvide legal support to various business arms including insurance, hospitality and franchisingWork closely with business leaders, teams and stakeholdersManage external counsel and other relevant professional advisorsSkills and Experience:3-6 years of relevant experience (financial services and/or real estate) gained in a law firm and/or in-house environmentCommercially minded, flexible, and adaptableStrong negotiation and drafting skillsAbility to work on a variety of tasks, prioritize and meet deadlinesTeam player with a strong work ethic and client service mentalitySelf-starter with sound business acumen, communication and problem-solving skillsThis is an exclusive engagement with STITT + ZOSKY. To learn more about the opportunity, or to apply in confidence, please email Stacy Zosky atstacy@stittzosky.comor Nancy Stitt atnancy@stittzosky.com.All information provided to STITT + ZOSKY will remain strictly confidential. Your resume will not be disclosed to anyone without your express consent.#J-18808-Ljbffr