We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team in Winnipeg. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, the Legal Counsel will support a broad range of corporate law matters, with a primary focus on advising the corporate development team on the negotiation and execution of M&A transactions, as well as leading commercial contracting activities.

The Legal Counsel will:

• Support M&A activity by working effectively and efficiently with the corporate development department to:
  • Draft and negotiate transaction documents
  • Provide advice regarding transaction structures
  • Liaise and collaborate with external counsel and opposing counsel
  • Liaise and collaborate with lenders, landlords, regulators and other third parties regarding transactions, and provide related advice to the business;
• Provide general legal support and advice in the areas of corporate and commercial law
• Review and advise the business on complex commercial contracts, business structures, and arrangements
• Draft and review various commercial agreements
• Deal with internal corporate legal matters including share issuances/transactions and maintaining internal corporate legal records
• Develop practical solutions to meet business needs ensuring legal compliance and high ethical standards are maintained
• Manage legal projects and matters from commencement to completion
• Identify and manage legal risks and issues and provide solutions
• Support the business and the legal department across a broad range of legal areas as required

To be successful as a Legal Counsel with People Corporation, you will need:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) and be legally eligible to practice law in the Province of Manitoba
• 1-3 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer
• Experience and knowledge in the areas of corporate and commercial law, with M&A experience in particular being an asset
• Sound drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to provide advice on complex legal matters
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• The desire to develop a broad legal skillset and contribute to different areas across the organization

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com.

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $85,000 - $95,000 annually.

 

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc.). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.