The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and promote risk management among business units within Honda’s Canadian businesses, including Honda Canada Inc., Honda Canada Finance Inc., and Honda Trading Canada Inc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide high-quality, strategic legal advice on complex matters that cut across legal and related areas, which may include the following practice areas: Privacy, commercial/contracts, corporate secretarial, financial services, consumer protection, advertising, labour & employment, and litigation
Develop and sustain effective and collaborative professional working relationships with business customers and other legal professionals
Monitor developments in legislation, regulations, case law and general legal literature to determine impact on company and identify opportunities
Promote legal education/awareness across the organization
Develop and support management of the company’s compliance activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Lawyer in good standing and called to the bar in a Canadian jurisdiction
4-5 years+ of relevant post-call legal experience
High degree of integrity
Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and strategically identify risk
Strong organizational/project management skills
A continuous learner who stays on top of business trends and legislative changes
Flexible and adaptable to change
Strong communicator with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to a diverse group of clients/stakeholders
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Prior experience working in the automotive industry is considered an asset
Develops and maintains good working relationships with other legal professionals, business customers, as well as other internal and external stakeholders
HIRING PRACTICES
The salary range for this position is $118,800- $148,500 CAD annually. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of job-related factors, including education, experience, knowledge, and skill set.
This is an on-site with occasional work-from-home position that requires employees to work on-site four days per week with the opportunity to work-from-home one day per week (with a dedicated workspace at the assigned company office).
This posting is for an existing vacancy that Honda Canada Inc. is actively seeking to fill.
Honda Canada Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment or candidate selection processes.
Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Accommodations will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call (905) 888-4331.
Skills Required
- Lawyer in good standing and called to the bar in a Canadian jurisdiction
- 4-5 years or more of relevant post-call legal experience
- High degree of integrity
- Ability to anticipate issues and strategically identify risk
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Continuous learning and awareness of business trends and legislative changes
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
- Strong communication skills, including explaining complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with legal professionals, business customers, and stakeholders
- Prior automotive industry experience
What We Do
Honda Canada Inc. is the Canadian regional subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, the company distributes and sells a wide range of vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. It operates a network of authorized dealers and manages manufacturing facilities in Alliston, Ontario, focusing on delivering high-quality mobility solutions and a positive customer experience across Canada.
