Legal Counsel

Davies

. Provide clear, strategic and timely legal advice to management on corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, civil disputes and litigation, insurance-related customer and vendor arrangements, real estate leases, errors and omissions claims, intellectual property, privacy and access, and employment law .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$116,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clear, strategic and timely legal advice to management on corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, civil disputes and litigation, insurance-related customer and vendor arrangements, real estate leases, errors and omissions claims, intellectual property, privacy and access, and employment law
Partner with business leaders to develop practical legal strategies that support organizational objectives while appropriately managing risk
Research and assess legal and regulatory risk associated with business decisions, operations, products, services and third-party relationships
Anticipate emerging legal issues and provide proactive, solution-oriented recommendations
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents
Advise on insurance-related service agreements, customer and vendor contracts, and other complex commercial arrangements
Support corporate transactions and initiatives, including due diligence, contract interpretation and implementation of negotiated terms
Manage civil disputes, errors and omissions claims, litigation matters and external legal counsel
Engage with regulators, clients, vendors and other external parties on legal and compliance matters
Support corporate filings, licensing and regulatory requirements, as applicable
Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of corporate governance practices, policies and procedures
Apply effective legal risk management techniques and help the business understand the operational impact of legal requirements
Monitor relevant legislative, regulatory and industry developments and communicate their potential impact to stakeholders
Build trusted, respectful relationships with leaders and cross-functional partners, and handle confidential and complex matters with discretion

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years experience
LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited Canadian or U.S. law school
Called to the bar in a Canadian province and a member in good standing
Two to five years of relevant post-call experience gained at a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
Broad legal knowledge with the ability to identify, analyze and communicate how legal issues affect business operations
Experience supporting litigation or dispute management
Sound judgment, strong analytical skills and the ability to develop practical legal strategies and objectives
High standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality and accountability
Experience with insurance-related services, contracts, claims or regulatory matters
Familiarity with OSFI Guideline B-10 and third-party risk management requirements
Experience with corporate filings or licensing
Successful completion of a background check is a condition of employment
Some travel is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay-for-Performance Incentives
Work-Life Balance & Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
E-flex Benefits Program & Wellness Initiatives
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 2% Match
Training, Career Development, and Employee Recognition Programs
Reimbursement for Licenses and Dues
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Perks (access to vendor discount programs)
Meaningful financial incentives and career growth opportunities