Assistant General Counsel & Legal Manager (Canada)
Vast-Auto Distribution · Montréal
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About the role
The Assistant General Counsel & Legal Manager for Canada will lead the Canadian legal team and act as the primary legal advisor for all Canadian operations of Vast-Auto Distribution. Reporting to the U.S. General Counsel, this role ensures compliance, mitigates risk, and supports business objectives across provinces.
Key responsibilities
- Provide legal opinions and advice on civil and common law matters affecting the company in Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic provinces.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and real‑estate leases.
- Support mergers and acquisitions and manage related transactional work.
- Engage and oversee outside counsel for both transactional and litigation matters.
- Handle litigation strategy and coordination with external counsel.
- Advise on Canadian labor and employment issues, including hiring, terminations, policies, accommodations, and investigations.
- Oversee corporate governance and regulatory compliance in Canada.
- Develop and deliver compliance training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to build and mentor the Canadian legal team.
Required profile
- Qualified lawyer with a license to practice in Canada.
- Significant experience in corporate, commercial, employment, and litigation matters.
- Proven ability to manage outside counsel and lead a legal function.
- Strong understanding of Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
Required skills
- Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Mergers & acquisitions support.
- Litigation management.
- Employment law compliance.
- Corporate governance.
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