About the Company:
A global education provider is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team. This remote role requires candidates to be commutable to Toronto for ad hoc in-office requirements.
About the Role:
This is a varied generalist position covering a broad range of commercial legal matters, including Commercial Contracts, IP \& Media, Litigation, and Commercial Real Property (including Commercial Leasing) . A high proportion of the work will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Law
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, license agreements, partnership agreements with universities, commercial leases, and terms \& conditions .
- Collaborate closely with sales operations, marketing, and procurement teams .
- Work alongside the central legal team to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.
- Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers, partner universities, and agents .
- Manage external counsel and corporate services providers .
- Experience with regulated industries, government procurement, or higher education is a plus but not required.
Corporate Law
- Support M\&A transactions and corporate structuring.
- Advise on corporate governance, partnerships, and joint ventures .
- Exposure to banking, real estate, and secured transactions is beneficial but not required.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least three years of post-qualification experience in a nationally recognized law firm focusing on commercial contracts.
- Completed an M\&A or banking seat during training.
- Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills with a focus on delivery.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize tasks.
- A client-facing, entrepreneurial, and collaborative approach .
- A pragmatic, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset .
