Job Description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyonexe2x80x99s friendly and helps each other out? Thatxe2x80x99s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here wexe2x80x99re all professionals and there isnxe2x80x99t a mayor or a general store. What wexe2x80x99re trying to say is that wexe2x80x99re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Thatxe2x80x99s whatxe2x80x99s most important to us. Wexe2x80x99re building a thriving organization thatxe2x80x99s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thatxe2x80x99s why wexe2x80x99re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.As a Legal Counsel your responsibilities will include:

• Commercial

o Advise on all agreements and documents involving the firm including those related to professional engagements, proposals, information technology, joint ventures, suppliers, etc.
o Conduct legal due diligence, negotiate and prepare documentation for acquisitions and divestitures
o Advise on and negotiate lease arrangements relating to offices across the country
o Advise on advertising, marketing collateral, internet content and press releases

• Regulatory

o Advise on professional regulatory matters including those related to CPAB, PCAOB, and the various provincial Institutes of Chartered Professional Accountants as well as other oversight bodies for various designations
o Monitor and provide advice on all laws and regulations affecting the firm e.g. limited market dealer registration, lobbyist registration, privacy, anti-spam, money-laundering
o Perform various other duties as required

• Claims and Litigation

o Manage claims and litigation and negotiate settlements
o Document production and management in the regulatory and litigation contextDoane Grant Thornton
If youxe2x80x99re a bit like us, youxe2x80x99re 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 xe2x80x9cwe before mexe2x80x9d, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, youxe2x80x99ll 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 thatxe2x80x99s when the magic happens!Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleaguesxe2x80x99 stories at www.discoveryourpurple.caThink youxe2x80x99ve got what it takes to be a Legal Counsel? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes wexe2x80x99re also hoping you can tick:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a leading law firm or an established in-house legal department
• Interest in litigation management and commercial contracting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure and to effectively manage priorities
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to execute project plans, set timetables and monitor workflow and effectiveness
• Proactive problem solver able to approach sophisticated issues from multiple angles
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships on multi-disciplinary teams
• Exceptional leadership skills

At Doane Grant Thornton wexe2x80x99re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thatxe2x80x99s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.What's in it for you?Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?#LI-Onsite

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