Overview
Senior Legal Counsel Jobs in Sandringham, Ontario, Canada at Wade Macdonald
Location: Sandringham
Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Canada (Hybrid)
Salary: $150,000 plus bonus
About the Client
A growing organisation within the Technology sector, this business forms part of a wider group with a global presence.
About the Job
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing commercial legal guidance across several business units. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you’ll advise leadership on key legal matters, oversee a regional legal team, and ensure corporate compliance across jurisdictions. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on legal execution and mentoring.
Duties will include:
Advising senior stakeholders on commercial legal issues and risk mitigation
Leading legal teams across multiple geographies
Drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners
Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
Handling commercial litigation and dispute resolution
Supporting M&A integration from a legal standpoint
Developing internal legal policies, training programmes, and governance tools
Collaborating with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed
Delivering legal reports and contributing to business strategy
About the Successful Applicant
You will be a qualified lawyer in Canada with significant commercial legal experience, gained within the telecoms and software sectors. You’ll have expertise in contract law, team leadership, and cross-border matters. Strong business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments are essential.
What You Will Receive in Return
You’ll join a high-performing, globally connected legal team within a business on an exciting growth path. In return for your expertise, you’ll benefit from strong leadership, the opportunity to shape legal operations, and the chance to grow professionally in a supportive, international environment. Competitive remuneration and international travel opportunities are also offered.
Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Company: Wade Macdonald
Location: Sandringham, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Lawyer, Intellectual Property)
