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COMPANY OVERVIEW

One of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer packaged goods (“CPG”), KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life. With leading positions in the multibillion household and personal care, over-the-counter, and pool additives categories, we maintain close relationships with over 70 global CPG customers and virtually every relevant major North American retailer. We have full-service capabilities covering end-to-end contract manufacturing, including project management, innovation and R&D, sourcing and procurement, blending and compounding, filling and packaging, supply chain and distribution, and quality control. Our manufacturing model is highly flexible and we consistently add value to our customers by leveraging our range of services and expertise.

KIK has over 5,000 employees and operates 19 manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout North America and over $1 billion in sales; KCP (operating as KIK Custom Products) is one of North America’s largest custom manufacturers of both National Brand and Retailer Brand consumer products. KCP’s product lines include Laundry, Household Cleaners, OTC Medicated, Pharmaceutical and Health & Beauty Care, all supported by KCP’s in-house technical expertise and value-added services.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice on a broad range of complex legal and regulatory matters related to marketing, advertising, intellectual property and privacy. The successful incumbent will also support the business in its related compliance efforts and draft, review and negotiate agreements and contracts related to client facing materials, and provide sound legal risk analysis in relation to compliance and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Support to the General Counsel and Secretary by providing strategic legal and regulatory compliance advice (Health Canada, FDA, FTC) and services to clients
• Negotiate, revise and review a range of general commercial, marketing,  advertising, intellectual property and privacy documents in relation to various transactions, including identifying risks
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the law, specifically relating to  marketing, advertising, intellectual property and privacy
• Recommend improvements for consistency with market practices and assist in the design of legal advice strategies and approaches for the department
• Ensure that the policy framework and related practices in place are adequate

Qualifications & Skills Requirements

• LL.B or JD from a recognized law school
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• 4 to 6 years of post-qualification practice as either in-house counsel or with a well-recognized law firm, where the candidate has developed and focused on advertising, IP and regulatory compliance ( Health Canada, FDA, FTC )
• Strong client skills, an ability to work autonomously by taking ownership of projects (especially when analyzing legal risks), flexibility to adapt quickly to changes and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective and concise communications in a variety of formats and venues to a wide audience

Consistently recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Pomerleau Inc. is expanding its legal team and looking for an experienced lawyer for its Ottawa office. In the course of his or her duties, the legal counsel will assume the following tasks and responsibilities, among others:

• Prepare, review, analyze, comment on and negotiate various types of contracts;
• Participate in the preparation of documentation related to various transactions involving the company (reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions);
• Advise members of the management team on any and all legal matters;
• Assist in the implementation and updating of various corporate governance documents and policies;
• Review, analyze and comment on documentation within the context of public tenders;
• Answer questions of a legal nature, support and assist the company’s staff assigned to operations on the firm’s various projects.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel;
• Any and all other associated tasks related to the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

What is Required?

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree and be a member of the Ontario Bar;
• 5 to 7 years of experience in corporate and commercial law;
• Relevant experience with PPP-type contractual agreements (essential);
• Working knowledge of the construction industry;
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills;
• Possess strong legal argumentation skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Have a perfect command of English and a good knowledge of French;
• Good knowledge of computer tools and work-related software;
• Demonstrate judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility and team spirit;
• Solution-oriented, analytical mind;
• Ability to work under pressure and perform tasks within a tight schedule;
• Ability to manage several files simultaneously;
• Open to travel to various regions in Canada where work-related representations will be required.

Why Choose Pomerleau?

• Competitive salary • 4 weeks’ vacation • Group insurance (including a health spending account!) • Group RRSP • Employer paid monthly public transit pass • Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement • Employee assistance program • Exciting training opportunities • Dynamic culture        • Exciting career opportunities • Summer hours

Company Information

Canaccede Financial Group Ltd. is a Canadian industry leader in specialized investment and financial services products. It has been working with lenders and financial institutions in the acquisition and services of performing, insolvent and distressed receivables since 2008 and is  one of the largest multi-asset acquirers in the Canadian market.

The entire team at Canaccede is forward-looking and has an open and growth-oriented corporate culture for motivated employees to learn and grow with it. It has offices in Toronto and London, Ontario. This full time, permanent role can be based out of either Toronto or London.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Legal Services is a key member in Canaccede’ Legal and Compliance Team. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing revenue generation for legal accounts assigned to law firms and collection agencies across Canada.  This position is also responsible for supporting our dedication to best in class service standards, including compliance with applicable legislation and establishing policies and processes to optimize value for internal and external stakeholders.

What are the responsibilities?

• Establish, communicate and manage workflows for judgment accounts assigned to Canaccede’s legal network across Canada
• Identify and continuously improve key performance metrics for legal accounts and workflows
• Work with consumers, their representatives or Canaccede’s legal network to finalize settlements or respond to any disputes, defences or motions filed
• Maintain legal reports and provide recommendations for optimal strategic decisions
• Provide advice and support the continual compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures with all applicable laws and regulations
• Support the General Counsel and Director, Legal Services and Enterprise Risk in providing a full spectrum of in-house legal services

What qualifications are required for this position?

• LLB or JD from an accredited Canadian University
• Minimum 3 years litigation experience, preferably with exposure to distressed debt collections
• Familiarity with collection laws in all Canadian provinces
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with business partners
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working on competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

HGR Graham Partners LLP is seeking an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer to join its Barrie office.

One of the largest and most respected law firms in the Region, the firm acts for a diverse client base of dynamic private sector corporate clients located throughout southern and central Ontario and assists with day-to-day business decisions and major transactions. It is regularly involved in mergers and acquisitions and generally helps small to medium size companies negotiate and draft commercial documents including contracts, employment agreements and lease agreements. It also represents institutional lenders and corporate borrowers in connection with a wide range of financial services including corporate finance, acquisition financing, secured transactions, asset-based financing, real estate financing, development financing, debt restructuring, and workouts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a client focused lawyer with a solid corporate commercial foundation gained at a leading full-service firm or boutique to build or grow a practice within a firm that offers excellent support and deep ties in Simcoe County.

A busy and dynamic boutique is seeking an experienced commercial litigator to join the team as it expands its office. This is an excellent opportunity for client-focused advocate, who is interested in building a practice and receiving sophisticated and challenging work, without the bureaucracy and conflicts often associated with downtown practice. A focus in IP is a definite plus.

If you are a senior associate or a partner with a modest book and either a corporate/commercial or commercial real estate practice and are looking to continue to grow with the support of a well-regarded firm, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

The firm will be able to provide a degree of file-flow, supplemented by your own partial-book, as well as provide the resources and support expected in a full-service firm.  In addition, with a collegial atmosphere and the desire to expand, the firm is well-positioned to enable you to effect a business plan for continued growth.  Unlike some of its larger competitors, it’s medium size allows it to keep its fees at more modest levels too, thus priming you to grow your client-base by offering competitive services at excellent rates.

Our client, a boutique employment firm, is seeking a senior associate (5-10 years post-Call) to help with the flow of a significant file-load and to act as a mid-level mentor to the more junior associates.  With an impeccable reputation of excellence in the representation of both sophisticated employers and employees, the firm is looking to continue its growth with an experienced associate.

If nothing below suits you, please click “Apply Now” to fill out a general application and we will contact you if something comes up!

Large national law firm is seeking an associate with solid academic credentials and three to five years of practice experience to join its Commercial Real Estate Group

A large international law firm is seeking an associate with solid academic credentials and 3 to 5 years of practice experience to join its Banking and Finance Group.

A large full service law firm is seeking an experienced associate with solid academic credentials and 3 to 5 years of practice experience to join its Securities and Capital Markets team.

A large national law firm is seeking a  mid-level associate with solid academic credentials and transaction experience gained to join its leading Business Law Group

A respected management-side labour & employment group is looking for one or more like-minded partners with portable practices to join its team. The firm offers a collegial workplace in a boutique environment free of many of the constraints of a larger firm. Increase the profitability of your practice and take control of your career.

Our client, a fifteen lawyer full service firm, is growing and interested in adding talented lawyers with compatible practices and personalities. The members of the firm bring a wealth of experience in variety of areas of law, including corporate/commercial, civil litigation, real estate, franchise law and personal injury. Operating in a team environment, the firm prides itself on its multidisciplinary approach to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for its clientele. If you have a compatible practice and are interested in growing that practice in a firm with excellent infrastructure and reasonable overhead.

For more information please contact Branion Williams directly.

Feel the need to grow?   If you are looking for a firm environment that will assist you in nurturing and developing your practice, then our client is exactly what you seek.   Known for their professionalism, collegial work environment, fair compensation model, and solid infrastructure, our client is a well-respected mid-sized firm with a prime downtown Toronto location.  They are seeking aspiring and entrepreneurial lawyers who want to see their own practices grow and prosper.  If you are a strong commercial, securities or tax practitioner with a small to mid-sized portable practice, please contact us for further details.

Have a successful, moderate practice and looking for a place to grow?

Located in a prime downtown Toronto location, our client is a small, vibrant mid-market law firm. The firm’s practices include: litigation; corporate commercial; real estate; estates/trusts; and family law. With a long history of excellence, clients of the firm enjoy a personable and dedicated approach from its partners and rely on its members to provide quality representation at a reasonable cost.

Looking for strategic growth, the firm is seeking to add one or more colleagues with complementary practices and like-minded approaches to join their collegial team. This close-knit firm offers generous financial arrangements, minimal bureaucracy and solid infrastructure. If you are self-reliant and bring a compatible book of business, this could be the right opportunity for you.