Cartel Inc.

www.cartelinc.com

1 Job

25 Employees

About the Company

When it comes to legal employment agencies in Toronto, there's a reason why Cartel is recognized as Toronto's most trusted authority in legal personnel. Situated at First Canadian Place, Marsha Meyers and her team have been providing professional personnel services to law firms and corporations throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1975. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Cartel is a household name in the legal industry. We are a regular participant and long-term supporter of TLOMA (The Law Office Management Association). We maintain a large database of the most qualified legal candidates in Toronto with a service that is professional, confidential and highly personalized. Our standing in the industry has enabled us to develop and maintain significant relationships over the years with the leading organizations in the legal community. We enjoy a high customer retention rate because our clients know that we take our responsibilities to them very seriously and that they can depend on us. Our record speaks for itself but you don't have to take our word for it - just ask your friends, they'll tell you. Cartel. *Cartel is also the recipient of Canadian Lawyers' 2018-19 Readers' Choice Legal Support Staffing Recruiters award. Toronto's Most Trusted Authority in Legal Placement.

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Company Name: Cartel Inc.
Job Title: General Counsel - Multinational
Job Description: **Job Title:** General Counsel – Multinational **Role Summary:** Executive legal advisor responsible for all legal, compliance, and governance matters of a growing multinational energy platform. Advises CEO, executives, and Board on legal strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Leads the management of contracts, litigation, IP portfolio, and M&A transactions. **Expectations:** - Deliver timely, business‑oriented legal counsel to senior leadership. - Maintain regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. - Safeguard corporate interests through risk mitigation and sound legal strategy. - Execute high‑impact legal initiatives that support strategic growth. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Advise executive team and Board on legal rights, obligations, and emerging laws. 2. Oversee all legal affairs: governance, contracts, compliance, litigation. 3. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (employment, vendor, contractor). 4. Manage regulatory compliance and ensure lawful operations. 5. Conduct legal research, manage outside counsel, and support litigation strategy. 6. Preserve corporate records, handle statutory filings (licenses, registrations). 7. Provide strategic input on corporate governance, internal policies, and decision‑making. 8. Lead or support M&A and other strategic transactions (due diligence to closing). 9. Partner with HR to align employment practices with legal standards. 10. Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio. **Required Skills:** - Corporate, commercial, and M&A law expertise. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities. - Business‑oriented approach to legal problem solving. - Proven experience in risk management and regulatory compliance. - Ability to collaborate with senior executives and cross‑functional teams. - High professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - LL.B. or J.D. from a top‑tier accredited law school. - Called to the Bar in Ontario (U.S. qualification is an asset). - Minimum 10 years of related legal experience (firm and/or corporate).