General Counsel Greater Toronto, Canada Area

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor to leadership and partner with business leaders and legal colleagues. The role involves proactively identifying and managing risk, supporting strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations, and advising on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. The General Counsel will counsel sales, service, procurement, operations, and compliance teams, and provide practical guidance that balances legal risks with business needs. Responsibilities also include supporting complex transactions, corporate governance, risk mitigation, acquisitions, and employment and labor matters. Candidates must hold an LL.B., J.D., or B.C.L. from a recognized law school and be an active member in good standing of a Canadian provincial bar, with at least 10 years of post-admission experience and increasing leadership responsibility. Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required, along with extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing high-stakes transactions. Candidates should have experience with Canadian labor and employment matters, including Quebec employment standards and workplace regulations; familiarity with Quebec civil law is highly valued. Strong business acumen, executive-level advisory skills, and senior in-house legal experience are also desirable.

Hiring Company

ASSA ABLOY Group