Legal Counsel (Winnipeg)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team in Winnipeg. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, the Legal Counsel will support a broad range of corporate law matters, with a primary focus on advising the corporate development team on the negotiation and execution of M&A transactions, as well as leading commercial contracting activities.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A activity by working effectively and efficiently with the corporate development department to:
  • Draft and negotiate transaction documents
  • Provide advice regarding transaction structures
  • Liaise and collaborate with external counsel and opposing counsel
  • Liaise and collaborate with lenders, landlords, regulators and other third parties regarding transactions, and provide related advice to the business
• Provide general legal support and advice in the areas of corporate and commercial law:
  • Review and advise the bu...