As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing effective legal advice, leadership, oversight, and risk mitigation relating to all legal matters involving the company, with primary focus on corporate and commercial matters. If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando's Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada's Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing effective legal advice, leadership, oversight, and risk mitigation relating to all legal matters involving the company, with primary focus on corporate and commercial matters.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Reporting to, and working in coordination with, the Chief Legal Officer and internal subject matter experts relating to the ongoing conduct of legal matters involving the company.
• Providing internal legal advice, direction and legal negotiation on commercial matters and disputes.
• Development and negotiation of commercial agreements and documentation.
• Coordination on the design and oversight of the company's policies and position on legal matters.
• Legal advice and involvement in negotiation and documentation of mergers and acquisitions, commercial opportunities, financing and borrowing and real estate matters.
• Structuring and administration of corporate matters for the company, including corporate finance and shareholder matters.
• Protect the company against legal risks and violations.
• Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.
• Coordination with external counsel on the management of legal matters of every nature.
• Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in managing contracts, negotiating terms, and providing strategic legal advice
• Confident communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
• A collaborative approach and strong problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced business environment, with familiarity and skill in coordination with internal and external counsel on legal matters of every nature
• Although the primary focus of the position will relate to corporate and commercial matters, knowledge and experience in litigation, regulatory, employment and other practice areas of focus is beneficial

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree, LL.B, J.D., with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba
• 1 - 5 years of relevant experience practicing law in private practice or as in-house counsel for a company.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required.