Senior Legal Counsel – Solotech Inc. – Orlando, FL

Company: Solotech Inc.

Location: Orlando, FL

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:53:16 GMT

Job description: The Counsel position in Montréal is a crucial role within the legal team, providing comprehensive legal support to various departments including HR, Finance, Marketing, Procurement, and IT. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a wide range of legal matters including real estate, labor, privacy, marketing, intellectual property, and information technology laws. With a strong understanding of these areas of law, the Counsel will play a key role in advising on legal issues, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, the Counsel will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to provide strategic legal guidance and support in order to achieve business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Blackhawk Network – Legal Counsel II (Ontario – Remote) – Ontario

Company: Blackhawk Network

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:31:23 GMT

Job description: About Blackhawk Network:Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com. Overview:Blackhawk is currently seeking a legal counsel to report to the VP, Legal in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will support Blackhawk’s core business of stored value products in Canada. Because of the regulated nature of the work that Blackhawk participates in, this role combines both a commercial and compliance remit. The candidate will take the lead on commercial agreements while supporting licensing matters, partner oversight, and bank assessments.This ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, resourceful and detail-oriented. The role requires a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and “outside the box” thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to manage changing priorities and a diverse range of legal duties, and a desire to innovate, grow, and excel.Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to the prepaid industry, including agreements with financial institutions, payments networks, and processors
  • Research and monitor changes to relevant law and regulations. Make recommendations regarding the impact of proposed legislation on Blackhawk’s business.
  • Work with internal teams to gather data and prepare filings for licenses and applications, renewals, and other licensing reports. Maintain reporting calendar for timely completion of all licensing filings.
  • Organize and respond to due diligence requests and audits from our Canadian banks and regulatory agencies.
  • Build collaborative relationships with customer counterparts to educate them on AML best practices and promote adoption of Blackhawk tools and resources.
  • Support the creation and updates of Canadian templates, policies, and procedures.
  • Some travel may be required from time to time, primarily to the United States

Qualifications:Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent time management and organizational and project management skills
  • Able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Energetic self-starter with demonstrated initiative
  • Creative and critical thinker with the ability to analyze information in a fast-evolving environment
  • Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail

Education/Experience

  • Law degree with outstanding academic credentials
  • Licensed to practice law in Ontario
  • 2-4 years of legal experience
  • Understanding of and experience specific to Canadian financial services regulations, a plus.
  • Fluency in French a plus

EEO Statement:BHN welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our describes the policies and actions we have taken to prevent and remove barriers for our employees with disabilities. Please contact for more information.

Blackhawk Network – Legal Counsel II (Ontario – Remote) – Ontario

Company: Blackhawk Network

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:27:32 GMT

Job description: About Blackhawk Network:Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.Overview:Blackhawk is currently seeking a legal counsel to report to the VP, Legal in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will support Blackhawk’s core business of stored value products in Canada. Because of the regulated nature of the work that Blackhawk participates in, this role combines both a commercial and compliance remit. The candidate will take the lead on commercial agreements while supporting licensing matters, partner oversight, and bank assessments.This ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, resourceful and detail-oriented. The role requires a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and “outside the box” thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to manage changing priorities and a diverse range of legal duties, and a desire to innovate, grow, and excel.Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to the prepaid industry, including agreements with financial institutions, payments networks, and processors
  • Research and monitor changes to relevant law and regulations. Make recommendations regarding the impact of proposed legislation on Blackhawk’s business.
  • Work with internal teams to gather data and prepare filings for licenses and applications, renewals, and other licensing reports. Maintain reporting calendar for timely completion of all licensing filings.
  • Organize and respond to due diligence requests and audits from our Canadian banks and regulatory agencies.
  • Build collaborative relationships with customer counterparts to educate them on AML best practices and promote adoption of Blackhawk tools and resources.
  • Support the creation and updates of Canadian templates, policies, and procedures.
  • Some travel may be required from time to time, primarily to the United States

Qualifications:Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent time management and organizational and project management skills
  • Able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Energetic self-starter with demonstrated initiative
  • Creative and critical thinker with the ability to analyze information in a fast-evolving environment
  • Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail

Education/Experience

  • Law degree with outstanding academic credentials
  • Licensed to practice law in Ontario
  • 2-4 years of legal experience
  • Understanding of and experience specific to Canadian financial services regulations, a plus.
  • Fluency in French a plus

EEO Statement:BHN welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our describes the policies and actions we have taken to prevent and remove barriers for our employees with disabilities. Please contact for more information.

Legal Aid Ontario – Duty Counsel – Criminal – Kenora, ON

Company: Legal Aid Ontario

Location: Kenora, ON

Expected salary: $90186.96 – 154117.4 per year

Job date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:03:41 GMT

Job description: Union: The SocietyJob Number: J0924-0423Job Title: Duty Counsel – CriminalJob Type: Permanent Full TimeCity, Province, Country: Kenora, Ontario, CanadaJob Location: KenoraJob Category: LegalRole Designation: LAO Workplace Based – Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.Open Positions: 1Posting Date: December 4, 2024Closing Date: December 18, 2024Salary: $90,186.96 – $154,117.41/YearLegal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.Primary functionTo provide criminal duty counsel services in the City of Kenora and throughout the Kenora district. This role may require travel throughout the district on occasion.Criminal Duty Counsel is responsible for providing client service for criminal law matters in the courthouse, both virtually and in person once in person services resume. Criminal Duty Counsel will be responsible for the intake and assessment of criminal law clients to determine the appropriate service for those charged with criminal offences, including but not limited to providing procedural and summary legal advice; drafting and reviewing criminal court documents; in court representation at various stages of criminal court proceedings; and other duties as assigned.Benefits of working at LAO:
The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Ontario Public Pension Plan and access a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, parental leave top-up options, paid vacation, incidental leave, discretionary days, and paid statutory holidays.Benefits of living & working in Kenora:
It is a city situated on the Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada and is located in the heart of Sunset Country in northwestern Ontario just 2 hours drive from Winnipeg.” Kenora Residents live lake life all year round! You can get almost anywhere in a five minute drive, the view of the lake follows you everywhere you go, we have immediate access to the outdoors- and best of all there is no traffic jams and no long commutes. Kenora offers an amazing work-life balance with economic opportunities and lots of recreational activities.” (https://www.kenora.ca/en/build-invest/why-kenora.aspx)https://www.choosekenora.ca/Home Location: Kenora
Secondary/Other Locations: Dryden, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Fort Frances, Rainy River, AtikokanReports to: Manager of Legal Services, North DistrictKey accountabilities

  • Assisting unrepresented clients who have been charged with criminal or quasi-criminal matters
  • Representing clients at bail hearings, guilty pleas and remands both in-person and remotely
  • Assessing clients’ needs, including the early identification of vulnerable clients, to facilitate referrals to appropriate services.
  • Providing in-person and remote summary legal advice to clients in or out of custody
  • Assisting colleagues in preparation of bail hearings, guilty pleas and other forms of resolutions
  • When appropriate, representing clients in Crown pre-trial negotiations for purposes of resolution
  • Representing clients in specialty courts including Mental Health, Gladue, Domestic Violence, and Youth Courts as required
  • Ensuring a high quality of legal work in a cost effective manner
  • File management as per LAO requirements including use of computer technology; data input for statistics measurements in a timely manner
  • Punctual attendance at court to perform daily duties
  • Providing assistance with legal aid referrals as required
  • Facilitating knowledge-sharing and best practices among court locations and staff offices
  • Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and remain adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.

Required skills & experience

  • Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • Legal knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to represent clients with sensitive legal issues including conducing bails hearings, and guilty pleas.
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work
  • Sound knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal law procedures, rules of evidence and case law
  • Practical understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Communication, presentation and negotiation skills coupled with strong advocacy skills in the Ontario Court of Justice
  • Proven judgment and analytical ability to determine appropriate legal remedies
  • Knowledge and appreciation of impact of criminal proceedings on immigration, family and other poverty law issues; and the integrated nature of legal issues faced by LAO clients
  • Background/Knowledge/Awareness of the challenges faced when serving vulnerable populations such as racialized communities, First Nations, youth and those experiencing mental health or addiction challenges and/or homelessness
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while also demonstrating collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Ability to use computer based file management and data entry systems such as PeopleSoft, DCSW, etc as well as Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to use latest communication technologies including tablets and smartphones and ability to utilize video conferencing platforms in order to deliver services virtually (Zoom/Teams)
  • Ability and willingness to travel between the district court locations when in-person services resume.

To apply submit a cover letter & résumé.This position is represented by The Society of United Professionals and the employee will be governed by the provisions of the collective agreement and union dues will be deducted bi-weekly from date of hire.First preference will be given to current members of The Society of United Professionals.Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.First time applying to LAO? You will need to create a profile AND then apply for the position.
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Once you have successfully applied you will receive a confirmation email.Trouble applying? For telephone support please call 1-877-427-7717 or email support: candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com.

Senior Counsel – Red Lobster – Orlando, FL

Company: Red Lobster

Location: Orlando, FL

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:57:51 GMT

Job description: The Advertising and Marketing Advisor provides strategic guidance and expertise in various areas including information technology, marketing, purchasing, and supply chain management. They work closely with the client to understand their business objectives and provide recommendations to enhance their marketing strategies and operations. This role involves conducting market research, identifying potential business opportunities, and developing and implementing marketing campaigns. The Advisor also offers advice on how to effectively utilize technology and resources to achieve business goals. Additionally, they provide insights and recommendations on restaurant operations, supply chain management, and other key business interests to drive growth and success.

Contracting Counsel Senior Manager – Accenture – Toronto, ON

Company: Accenture

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:20:18 GMT

Job description: Job Title: Contracting Counsel Senior AttorneyCareer Level: 6–Senior ManagerWorkforce: Corporate FunctionsTalent Segment: Legal & CommercialSpecialty: Sales & Delivery – ContractingABOUT ACCENTURE:Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 742,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us atTogether, we’re building something new, something brilliant, something bold with Client Relationship Marketing (CRM) at Accenture – and we want you to join us. What others call account-based marketing, we call CRM. Day in and day out, we build and broaden relationships with our clients to expand our perception, relevance, brand love, and most of all, help our clients create 360° value.Contracting Legal Professionals (CLP) in Accenture’s Corporate Functions organization coordinate and deliver legal, contract and commercial counsel in support of Accenture’s business. CLPs identify and help manage and mitigate risk and ensure ethical behavior and compliance with laws and company policies, while providing guidance and negotiating contracts leveraging commercial and market relevant positions.JOB SUMMARY:Lead, structure, draft and negotiate complex client transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment including: master services agreements, outsourcing agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, data transfer agreements, requests for proposals and agreements involving cloud, blockchain security, automation, systems integration and agile development. Advise senior company leadership on legal risks associated with transactions and understanding of the larger market. Manage and advise junior legal professionals in transactions and related matters. Act, and continuously evolve as, a knowledgeable and relevant advisor on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions while supporting Legal, Business and Sales Leadership in shaping and executing Accenture’s market-facing strategies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead, structure, negotiate and close Accenture’s largest and most complex client transactions to be most advantageous from a legal and business perspectiveOversee, counsel, guide, train and support junior CLPs and, in some cases, other senior CLPsStay abreast of developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries and synthesize the information to incorporate it into company’s transactional practicesEducate and advise company executives with respect to legal and risk management issuesDevelop subject matter expertise in one of more areas that benefit Legal and/or our businessParticipate in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge capital on various legal and business issuesSupport, promote and implement Legal Group initiativesEmbrace and evolve to gain expertise in seven Contracting attributes, including becoming a pathfinder, architect, business-minded, nonconformist, inspired, relevant and technology enabled contracting professionalRELATIONSHIPS:Reports to: Contracting LeadSupervises: No direct supervisory responsibilityExternal Relationships: Accenture client executives and negotiating teams; Outside CounselWORK REQUIREMENTS:Travel required.Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.QUALIFICATIONS:Juris Doctorate (or equivalent)Authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdictionMinimum 8 years transactional experience in digital, consulting, systems integration, and/or outsourcing areas in a law firm or a corporate legal/transaction groupEnglish is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company’s activities to avoid this requirement.PREFERRED SKILL:Minimum of 4 years of experience negotiating Intellectual Property and Data Privacy issues preferredAccomplished negotiator with an understanding of principle-based negotiation strategy and tactics including the ability to present alternatives with proposed solutionsProven ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions independentlyExperience negotiating and drafting technology-based agreementsUnderstand basic principles of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and ManagementPROFESSIONAL SKILLS:Strong executive presenceGood understanding of contracting/risk issues, including IP, as they apply to digital, consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing transactions; andExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risksIn-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related lawsExtensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigationsDemonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilianDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilianAbout AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us atOur Commitment to Inclusion & DiversityAt Accenture, inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and embedded in our core values. We are committed to creating a workforce where our people can feel comfortable, be themselves and contribute. Like Canada itself, Accenture employees represent a tremendous variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs, backgrounds and languages. We offer an inclusive environment regardless of personal characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability.Requesting an AccommodationAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an or speak with your recruiter.Other Employment StatementsIt is currently our objective to assign our people to work near where they live. However, given the nature of our business and our need to serve clients, our employees must be available to travel when needed.Job candidates are not required to disclose any offence for which a pardon has been granted.

Accenture is seeking a Contracting Counsel Senior Attorney to lead, structure, draft, and negotiate complex client transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. The role involves advising senior leadership on legal risks, managing junior legal professionals, and staying abreast of developments affecting the company. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctorate, be authorized to practice law, have at least 8 years of transactional experience, and be fluent in English. Preferred skills include negotiating Intellectual Property and Data Privacy issues, accomplished negotiation skills, and understanding of principle-based negotiation strategies. Accenture is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and offers accommodations for persons with disabilities or religious observances.

Senior Privacy Counsel (Hybrid – Vancouver, BC) – Lululemon Athletica – Vancouver, BC

Company: Lululemon Athletica

Location: Vancouver, BC

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:31:03 GMT

Job description: , marketing, and technology teams. Collaborate with business and cybersecurity teams to ensure comprehensive compliance… with global privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.) and integrate these requirements into new product features and digital…

ZSA – Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretary – Toronto, ON – Montreal, QC

Company: ZSA

Location: Toronto, ON – Montreal, QC

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:08:42 GMT

Job description: 3-7 years | Montreal or Toronto (hybrid)Our client, Intact Financial Corporation (Intact), is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada and a leading provider of specialty insurance worldwide. Along with RSA, it is a market leader in the UK and Ireland. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the company employs over 29,000 people, serving more than five million individuals, businesses, public sector clients, and institutional clients from offices in Canada, the United States, the UK, Ireland, and Europe.Intact is currently seeking a Lawyer to join its Corporate Services team within the Legal Affairs department.In your role, you will be responsible for maintaining the corporate structure of the company and participating in corporate reorganizations, required regulatory filings, drafting the proxy solicitation circular, preparing board of directors’ meetings, the annual general meeting. You will also draft legal documents relevant to your expertise and supervising the work of the team’s paralegals. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures related to the board of directors, while advising management on strategies to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring the minimization of legal risks for the company.Are you looking to join a growing company with both local and international presence? Do you practice business law in a major law firm or within a publicly traded company? Are you bilingual and a member of a Canadian provincial bar? If you are known for your attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism, we would like to speak with you.This mandate has been exclusively entrusted to ZSA. CVs sent directly to, or contacts made with Intact, will be redirected to ZSA for review. Ref.: #33209MTagged as : Corporate, Financial Services, In-House, Insurance Litigation, Legal Counsel, Permanent, Remote, Senior