Job Description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone's friendly and helps each other out? That's like Grant Thornton. Except here we're all professionals and there isn't a mayor or a general store. What we're trying to say is that we're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 2500 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That's what's most important to us. We're building a thriving organization that's purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

The Legal Counsel position reports to Senior Legal Counsel of the firm and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada with at least 3-4 years post call experience. The job location is in the firm's National Office in downtown Toronto.

The General Counsel's Office is responsible for:

• Advising all departments, service lines and management on legal issues/matters which concern the firm
• Dispute resolution and managing outside counsel on significant litigation defence
• Providing proactive and timely advice on changes in laws and regulations which affect the firm
• Reviewing and advising on all legal documents prior to execution by the firm

As a Legal Counsel your responsibilities will include:
Commercial

• Advise on all agreements and documents involving the firm including those related to professional engagements, proposals, information technology, acquisitions, joint ventures, suppliers etc.
• Advise on regulatory compliance issues.
• Conduct legal due diligence, negotiate and prepare documentation for acquisitions
• Advise on and negotiate all offers to lease, sub-leases, renewals, assignments of lease
• Engage with management and provide advice on partnership and employment issues

Regulatory

• Advise on professional regulatory issues and amendments including those related to CPAB, PCAOB, and the various provincial Institutes of Chartered Professional Accountants
• Advise on internal and external professional file reviews and disciplinary matters
• Monitor and provide advice on all laws and regulations affecting the firm e.g. limited market dealer registration, lobbyist registration, money-laundering

Marketing and Business Development

• Advise on advertising, marketing collateral, internet content and press releases to ensure compliance
• Advise on internet and intranet issues including privacy

Must be interested in working as a team in a collegial department.

Be Grant Thornton
If you're a bit like us, you're driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts "we before me", where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Grant Thornton, you'll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that's when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues' stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you've got what it takes to be a Legal Counsel? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• 4-6 years experience gained preferably in a large private practice setting/or in-house legal department
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and commercial laws
• Self-driven and resourceful
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

At Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?