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Hire Resolve is assisting legal organizations in hiring experienced legal professionals for multiple mid‑senior level opportunities across a range of practice areas and in‑house functions throughout Canada. This is a multi‑role hiring campaign intended to attract candidates from private practice and corporate environments, with progression pathways toward senior specialist and leadership roles such as  Senior Counsel, Senior Associate, Legal Manager, Head of Legal, Compliance Lead, or Legal Operations Manager .

Key Responsibilities   Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders and/or clients across operational and strategic matters
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents (e.g., commercial agreements, vendor/customer contracts, NDAs, service agreements, leases)
Support matters across corporate/commercial, employment, regulatory, disputes, compliance, privacy, procurement, governance, or real estate (aligned to experience)
Manage outside counsel and service providers, including budgets, timelines, and matter strategy
Assist with legal risk assessments and recommend pragmatic mitigations aligned to business objectives
Support dispute management, including early case assessment, document preparation, settlement discussions, and litigation oversight where applicable
Contribute to compliance programs, internal controls, and policy development, including monitoring regulatory changes and advising on implementation
Maintain accurate legal records, contract repositories, and matter documentation, ensuring confidentiality and appropriate information handling
Partner with cross‑functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Operations) to improve legal processes and decision‑making
Support governance processes, including board and committee documentation where relevant
Mentor junior colleagues and promote consistent professional standards and quality
Requirements
Qualifications (role‑dependent):
LLB/JD (or equivalent) is typically required for lawyer roles
Membership in good standing with a provincial/territorial law society (e.g., Law Society of Ontario, Law Society of British Columbia) for counsel/lawyer positions
For legal operations, contracts, compliance, or specialist roles: relevant degree/qualification with strong legal experience may be considered

Experience:

Typically  5–12+ years  of progressive legal experience (in‑house and/or private practice), aligned to mid‑senior level scope
Demonstrated capability in one or more areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment, regulatory, disputes, compliance, privacy, or legal operations
Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk‑based judgement
Familiarity with relevant tools and systems (where applicable), including  document management, contract lifecycle management (CLM), matter management, e‑billing, and Microsoft 365
Language:  Professional fluency in  English  is required;  French  is an asset for certain roles (particularly in Québec or national organizations)
Ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently, and maintain discretion with sensitive information
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
RPP - Group RRSP
Group Life - AD&DD - Critical Illness Insurance