Senior Counsel Corporate Governance

Canada, Canada

Job Description


Description

Join our team

The TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class, innovative solutions to the TELUS group of companies. Our scope of work is broad and diverse and includes contract and commercial law, regulatory law, commercial litigation, privacy law, intellectual property law, real estate and environmental law, securities law, employment law, pensions, financing, mergers and acquisitions and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers.

Within Legal Services, the Corporate Governance team supports the strategic policy-making and decisions of the TELUS Board of Directors and its Committees, maintains and evolves the organizational structure and records of the TELUS group of companies, and discloses TELUS\' results and social purpose to our many stakeholders.

Here\'s the impact you\'ll make and what we\'ll accomplish together

As a key member of the Corporate Governance team reporting to the Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary and working closely with the Chief Legal & Governance Officer, you will be a trusted advisor to the TELUS Board and its Committees and to TELUS\' senior leadership team, supporting best practices in corporate governance, corporate finance and disclosure.

Here\'s how

  • You will provide advice to multiple teams regarding the application of securities laws and stock exchange rules to TELUS\' business
  • You will be engaged in developing and implementing Board policies and procedures, in particular relating to governance, supporting the decisions that will determine the future course of TELUS\' business
  • You will lead business-critical, cross-functional projects and play a key role in evolving our continuous disclosure documents, in particular our information (proxy) circular
  • You will support the operation of our equity-based compensation plans
Qualifications

You\'re the missing piece of the puzzle
  • Proven background in securities law including governance and continuous disclosure obligations of public companies
  • Strong experience, having played key roles or led public M&A transactions and/or capital markets transactions (public offerings/private placements by reporting issuers)
  • Respected for your legal skills, business acumen, creativity, learning-oriented mindset and collaborative style, you have a proven track record of executing and delivering in fast-paced environments
  • Able to engage and interact with sophisticated stakeholders, internally and externally
  • Known for your strong communications skills, both written and oral
  • Recognized for your record of successfully managing multiple projects and priorities and delivering on commitments
  • Member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario or the Barreau du Qu\xc3\xa9bec, with a minimum of five years\' post-call experience
Great-to-haves
  • Familiarity with US securities laws applicable to MJDS issuers and with NYSE rules
  • Ability to communicate and work in French
A bit about us

We\xe2\x80\x99re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99re helping us make the future friendly.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. \xe2\x80\x8b

We are honoured to be recognized

84%
2021 engagement score

130,000+
Team members worldwide

10
# of years voted One of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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  • Job Id
    JD2188188
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Canada, Canada
  • Education
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