$180 - $240/hr
National Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/07/24 The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) is a senior practitioner as well as a team leader and manager, with these responsibilities being of equal importance.
New
$180 - $240/hr
National Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/07/24 The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) is a senior practitioner as well as a team leader and manager, with these responsibilities being of equal importance.
New
$180 - $240/hr
National Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/07/24 The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) is a senior practitioner as well as a team leader and manager, with these responsibilities being of equal importance.
New
Montreal, QC · On-site
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... general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning. Provides counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to set the company's legal strategy ...
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$135K - CA$226K/yr
... general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning. Provides counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to set the company's legal strategy ...
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$135K - CA$226K/yr
... general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning. Provides counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to set the company's legal strategy ...
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$135K - CA$226K/yr
... general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning. Provides counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to set the company's legal strategy ...
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
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Supports general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning, while providing counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to establish the ...
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
CA$154K - CA$258K/yr
Supports general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning, while providing counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to establish the ...
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
CA$154K - CA$258K/yr
Supports general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning, while providing counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to establish the ...
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
CA$154K - CA$258K/yr
Supports general project development and construction activities, including permitting and strategic planning, while providing counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders to establish the ...
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Montreal, QC · On-site +1
A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance* We're looking for a pragmatic and business-minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will partner ...
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance* We're looking for a pragmatic and business-minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will partner ...
Longueuil, QC · On-site
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The Legal Counsel is responsible in providing legal services and advising the Wood Products ... Work on general commercial matters related to the Unit. * Provide legal support on projects of ...
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Montreal, QC · On-site
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Montreal, QC · On-site
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Montreal, QC · On-site
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Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$220K - CA$225K/yr
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Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$220K - CA$225K/yr
The Opportunity We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal support across our cannabis operations. Reporting to the COO, this role partners closely with ...
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Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$220K - CA$225K/yr
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Montreal, QC · Hybrid
CA$200K/yr
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Montreal, QC · Hybrid
CA$200K/yr
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Montreal, QC · Hybrid
External Counsel Management: Supervise and coordinate mandates entrusted to external law firms for complex litigation, cross-border transactions, or highly specialized files. * Litigation and Dispute ...
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
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Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$210K/yr
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities The Senior Counsel, Specialized Finance, provides legal advice and manages legal risk relating to specialized financing segments within TD Canadian Commercial ...
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$210K/yr
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Montreal, QC · On-site
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The Senior Counsel, Canadian Banking, provides legal advice and manages legal risk relating to emerging and evolving banking products and services within the Canadian Banking businesses. You will:
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$210K/yr
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Montreal, QC · On-site +1
A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance* We're looking for a pragmatic and business-minded Sr. Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will ...
Montreal, QC · On-site +1
A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance* We're looking for a pragmatic and business-minded Sr. Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will ...
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$96K - CA$128K/yr
Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: * Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences ...
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Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$96K - CA$128K/yr
Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: * Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences ...
Laval, QC · On-site
CA$96K - CA$128K/yr
Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: * Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences ...
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Laval, QC · On-site
CA$96K - CA$128K/yr
Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: * Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences ...
Brossard, QC · On-site
CA$96K - CA$128K/yr
Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: * Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences ...
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Brossard, QC · On-site
CA$96K - CA$128K/yr
Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: * Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences ...
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A general counsel, also known as a chief counsel or a Chief Legal Officer (CLO), acts as the primary legal advisor to the senior leadership board of a business or law firm. Like corporate attorneys, a general counsel is well versed in laws, regulations, and negotiating skills. However, unlike corporate lawyers, these specialists have a broader knowledge base and must be able to identify legal issues in a variety of industries, including engineering, marketing, finance, human resources, and business policy. CEOs depend on a general counsel to give confidential feedback and suggestions on firm cases and internal attorney activity.
| Aspect | General Counsel | Corporate Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | JD, bar admission, extensive legal experience | JD, bar admission, specialized in corporate law |
| Work Environment | In-house legal department of a company | Law firms or corporate legal teams |
| Employer & Industry | Corporations across industries | Law firms or corporate legal departments |
| Primary Focus | Legal strategy, risk management, corporate governance | Transactional work, contracts, mergers & acquisitions |
While both roles require a JD and legal expertise, the General Counsel serves as the top in-house legal advisor focusing on overall legal strategy and risk management within a company. In contrast, a Corporate Lawyer typically handles transactional work like contracts and deals, often working in law firms or corporate legal teams. The General Counsel has a broader leadership role, whereas the Corporate Lawyer specializes in specific legal transactions.
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$180 - $240/hr
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Posted 3 days ago
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Canada Post / Postes Canada
Ottawa, ON (On-Site)
Job Requisition Id:201485
Business Function:Legal
Primary City:Ottawa
Other Location(s):See below for more information
Province:Ontario
Employment Type:Full-Time
Employment Status:Permanent
Language Requirement:Bilingual Non-Imperative (CBCC) - Candidates do not need to meet the language requirements at the time of hire. Unilingual candidates are welcome to apply. The successful candidate must commit to learning the second official language.
Employee Class and Level:CPLGA04
Number of Vacancies:1
Area of Competition:National
Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2026/07/24
Job DescriptionThe Assistant General Counsel (AGC) is a senior practitioner as well as a team leader and manager, with these responsibilities being of equal importance. The AGC is responsible for providing timely and accurate advice on matters that are of strategic significance to the Corporation (based on size, sensitivity, associated risk, cost), enabling informed, business focused decision-making through clear options and recommendations aligned to enterprise priorities, while ensuring that the team does likewise on any other matter, proactively engaging with business needs and facilitating business outcomes.
The work is complex, as the expectations and challenges of stakeholders both within and outside of the Corporation must be met. Success is measured by the ability to effectively balance these in a manner that prioritizes business outcomes, while proactively supporting the business, strengthening trusted partnerships, and contributing to the Corporation’s strategic goals and objectives.
Achieving more with less is a significant challenge as the Corporation strives to efficiently reduce costs and transform its operations. As a result, the AGC is accountable for balancing the administrative workload while continuing to provide quality and timely legal advice that is responsive to business needs and calibrated to risk and value. The volume of work, especially in respect of labour matters, requires the judicious use of external counsel. Regardless of where in the Corporation budget is for these costs, the AGC is expected to actively manage and optimize the Corporation’s overall external legal spend to ensure alignment with business priorities, cost-effectiveness, and measurable value.
Job ResponsibilitiesProvides proactive, sound and effective strategic, risk appropriate, business-focused and decision-enabling legal advice to all levels of management within the Canada Post Group (subsidiaries as required), to support problem resolotion and decision making, including by representing clear options and recommendations to enable the successful operation of the Corporation and achievement of business priorities.
Provides expert advice and coaching to legal professionals within Legal Affairs, including providing a broader / strategic perspective on the files under consideration, so that they are able to deliver the required quality and standard of service required by the Corporation while strengthening business acument and an outcome-focused mindset, and improving their own capabilities and knowledge.
Creates a positive work environment and culture, provides clear objectives and performance expectations for subordinates, conducts training and development needs assessments and ensures that team members are provided with the support necessary to deliver against the expectations of their roles and contribute to measurable business outcomes.
Leads the provision of legal services relating to large / complex files within personal areas of expertise and experience, in order to secure outcomes in accordance with the specific objectives determined by the Corporation while balancing risk, speed, and business impact.
Job Responsibilities (continued)Directs the Legal Affairs team to ensure they are capable of meeting client requirements across a broad range of legal fields (e.g. labour law, contracts, franchising, intellectual property, civil litigation), meeting ongoing demand while proactively anticipating issues and opportunities to support problem resolution and decision-making, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services through flexible and scalable processes aligned to business value creation.
Determines the work priorities and allocation of files to legal professionals to optimize, grow and utilize the available capability, while balancing workloads to achieve timely service delivery and responsiveness to business needs supporting the development of trusted, proactive client counsel relationships that position Legal as a valued business partner.
Ensures the selection and effective oversight of outside counsel to provide required resources or expert services to ensure the legal service requirements of the clients are met in a timely and cost effective manner and aligned to business objectives and value.
Contributes, as a member of the Legal & Corporate Affairs management team, to the identification and implementation of initiatives to improve services and processes, and undertake and satisfy all managerial responsibilities with respect to the service teams (e.g. budgets, performance management, managerial communications) so the teams are able to function effectively while continuously improving service delivery and demonstrating value through contribution to business outcomes.
QualificationsEducation
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited institution.
Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
ExperienceMinimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive legal experience, including significant experience in a senior leadership or advisory role
Other Candidate RequirementsExcellent judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards.
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
Other InformationEmployees who reside outside the geographic area of competion are invited to apply provided that no relocation is required OR the employee is willing to pay for their own relocation.
Canada Post’s values and behavioursOur Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website .