Legal Counsel (Corporate/Commercial, Contracts, MA focus)

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Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as a Legal Counsel, you’ll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us!

Reporting to the General Counsel, this position will provide business oriented and practical legal support on general corporate/commercial, corporate governance, acquisition, regulatory compliance, marketing/advertising, licensing and intellectual property matters. He/she will support continuing growth initiatives by working with Reliance’s various functional business units, as well as assist in managing general legal compliance at Reliance. The position will also provide occasional support regarding litigation and liability claims matters.

What do we offer?
• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential
• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team
• A variety of perks for high-performing Team Members including the chance to win and be part of our annual President’s Club trip

What will you do?
• Provide practical, thoughtful and responsive corporate/commercial legal support as required by reviewing, negotiating and approving:
• vendor contracts and leases
• customer contracts for new and existing products/services
• advertising and marketing initiatives
• Assist in maintaining Reliance’s corporate structure and provide corporate governance support
• Provide General Counsel and senior management with legal support on acquisition activity
• Responsibility for managing and protecting Reliance’s trademarks and other intellectual property
• Monitor and update legal compliance, training and risk mitigation initiatives for Reliance’s functional business units
• Co-ordinate the use of outside legal counsel where applicable
• Respond to other legal issues from various areas of the business areas as needed and provide value-added input in business decisions
• Monitor legal and regulatory environment for potential risks that may be detrimental to the business

What do you bring?
• Postsecondary education - LL.B / J.D. designation from an accredited Canadian law school (Certificate of Standing (preferred) and equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience gained from a major law firm and/or in-house law department with a focus on corporate/commercial, marketing/advertising, MA, real estate leasing and governance/compliance experience
• Relationship builder; strong ability to develop new and effective relationships with internal business areas and external contacts
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and results focused
• Preference will be shown to those with experience with consumer protection and competition law compliance
• Must have access to reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license as the position will require some travel (mainly within Ontario and occasionally within North America).

Why Reliance?

As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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