Job Description
If we’re going to work together, let us first introduce ourselves – because we are proud of our team at FedEx Express Canada. You know us as a global transportation company – and we’ve shipped some pretty interesting things over the years like part of the ship’s hull of the Titanic, a windmill, race cars, a helicopter, the shark from Jaws and a lot of panda bears who get their own chartered airplane! If you are a positive, high-energy person, we have a great job for you! We’re looking for a Legal Counsel and we promise it’s a really fun role! Advise the corporation on matters involving postal, trucking, aviation, customs, competition and other regulations. Review and edit for legal content advertising and marketing material and other corporation communications and publications. Handle litigation to which the corporation is a party, including monitoring the performance and progress of outside counsel representing the corporation in such litigation. Provide legal counsel and advice to the corporation and its affiliates to ensure adherence to federal, provincial and local employment laws. Maintain corporate legal books and minutes. Thrive in a dynamic environment where you are comfortable working cross functionally by advising key stakeholders on laws and compliance regulations. Reviewing and analyzing laws and regulations affecting the company’s present and future plans to implement the best business structure for legal compliance. Reviewing corporation policies and procedures and advising corporate personnel on the application and meaning of such policies and procedures. Bachelor of Law degree or JD required ~ Member in good standing in the Law Society of Ontario ~2+ years of experience in a legal role ~ A progressive benefits programs, including health and dental coverage and pension plan Strong Community Service programs including diverse volunteer, charity, and fundraising initiatives to give back to both local and global communities Discounted FedEx services, flights, hotels, entertainment and car rentals