Senior Legal Counsel
- Markham, ON, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
VinFast Auto Canada Inc. is seeking legal counsel to provide support to the various business departments and General Counsel of VinFast Auto Canada. Areas of responsibility include (1) review, drafting and negotiation of contracts (2) provision of proficient legal advice to various departments, including, but not limited to sales, marketing, aftersales, privacy and compliance, (3) supporting with litigation, corporate record-keeping, customer disputes and other legal projects as they arise. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required, as well as being comfortable working in a fast-paced, “start-up” work environment. Fluency in French is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Providing practical and reliable legal advice and support to the various business units
- Conducting research and lending support on policy review and training
- Working closely with customer service on customer disputes
- Negotiating, drafting, reviewing contracts and advising on risk to the business
- Helping to manage company registrations and business licenses
- Providing support and advice on compliance matters, provincial laws and regulations applying to business operations in Canada
- Overseeing company’s legal compliance as it relates to provincial and federal EV regulations and associated regulatory bodies
- Representing VinFast at trade associations
- Liaising with the VinFast Global legal department and Vingroup’s international legal teams
- Support to General Counsel on a host of various initiatives
Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Education Required
- Licensed member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- No less than 5 + years of experience in corporate/commercial law in-house or from a leading law firm
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
- Experience in privacy and compliance.
- Familiarity with the automotive sector and with Lemon Law is a considered a strong asset
VinFast Auto Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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Responsibilities
The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support to various business departments, including drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on compliance and regulatory matters. They will also assist the General Counsel with litigation, customer disputes, and corporate record-keeping initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with at least 5 years of experience in corporate or commercial law. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills are required, along with experience in privacy and compliance.
Skills
- Corporate law
- Commercial law
- Contract drafting
- Contract negotiation
- Legal advice
- Compliance
- Privacy
- Litigation support
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Automotive sector knowledge
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Compliance
- Privacy Law
- Automotive Industry
- Regulatory Bodies
- Litigation Support
- Risk Management
- Business Licenses
- EV Regulations
- Trade Associations
- Law Society of Ontario
- In-house Counsel
- Start-up Environment