Senior Legal Counsel

On-site | Full time | Mid-level (3+ years)

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a member of Trench Canada’s Legal Counsel, you will be the first point of contact and hold key responsibility for all legal related issues (e.g. in the areas of sales, procurement, claims, disputes, corporate, etc.) in Canada and the US, encompassing two production facilities Scarborough and Pickering, a greenfield investment in the US, and a new assembly facility in GTA. It will be your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable processes, directives, policies, contracts, and laws. You will also be responsible for providing guidance and improving legal & commercial practices, processes, templates, tools, policies and directives.

Your Tasks:

• Drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
• Supporting the business in all legal and contractual matters including claim management and dispute settlement.
• Defining with the business targeted T&C´s as well as ensuring transparency of T&C´s and related risks in the organization and appropriate risk mitigation and/or provisioning.
• Managing all corporate affairs of Trench Canada.
• Together with the Global Compliance Officer, responsible for all compliance matters of Trench Canada.
• Manage engagement of external law firms.
• Designing and delivering legal training to the business.
• Together with the business and the Legal team improve contractual documentation and knowledge management to protect the company´s interest.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• A university degree in law with a focus on contract or business law.
• Qualified to practice law in Canada, additional legal experience in the US is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages, especially Portuguese is an asset.
• At least 3 years of in-house experience, ideally at an industrial manufacturing company.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to navigate jurisdictions.
• High level of communication and facilitation skills as well as intercultural competence.
• Deep understanding of business and economics.
  
  
  

We offer:

• Be a part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Gain experience in a first-class manufacturing environment.
• A dynamic benefits package.
  
  
  

About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

Our Commitment

Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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