Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Legal Counsel.
About the team:
From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.
About the job:
Provide efficient and knowledgeable legal support to the business;
Draft, review and negotiate various types of contracts, including but not limited to procurement agreements, leases, research and development agreements, services agreements;
Advise internal business teams on legal issues, including but not limited to employment matters, privacy and data protection, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, etc.;
Provide legal advice and support on litigation, settlement and dispute resolution;
Communicate with headquarters in China and localize HQ’s legal requirements in Canada;
Keep track of legislative development, and maintain resources of external counsels;
Advice on all other legal issues as they may arise.
The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 to $130,000 depending depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
About the ideal candidate:
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized university;
Member of the Ontario bar in good standing;
3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/ within an in-house legal department, specializing in employment law, general corporate and commercial law matters;
Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload;
Business minded with sound and practical business judgement;
Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Additional Information:
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized university
- Member of the Ontario bar in good standing
- 3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or within an in-house legal department
- Specialization in employment law, general corporate and commercial law matters
- Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills
What We Do
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We have approximately 197,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. In Canada, Huawei conducts innovative and leading edge research in 5G technologies, along with advanced development of emerging cloud, device and network technologies & services. While our renowned Canada Research Centre in the thriving technology landscape of Ottawa, Ontario continues to grow rapidly in size and strategic product initiatives, additional presence has also been established across Canada with R&D facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montreal, and a R&D office in Quebec City.
