Legal Counsel
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COLAS is seeking a Legal Counsel in Markham to provide practical legal support across real estate, corporate and commercial matters, employment and regulatory compliance, under the guidance of senior lawyers. You will draft, review and negotiate standard contracts and NDAs, monitor legislative updates, prepare research memos, and help manage risk and disputes while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel in a fast paced, service oriented legal team. The ideal candidate has 2 3+ years of law firm or in house experience, an Ontario license, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a track record of turning legal risk into business solutions, with real estate, commercial transactions or employment experience preferred. Compensation ranges from 84 000 to 110 000; Master’s degree in law preferred. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight relevant contracts, risk mitigation and cross functional collaboration, include concrete examples of negotiations and research, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and continuous learning.
Role Profile
The Legal Counsel, provides legal support to the business by assisting in contract management, legal research, and risk mitigation. Works under the guidance of senior legal team members to deliver practical legal solutions, support business operations, and build foundational legal expertise.
Main Responsibilities
Support senior legal counsel in providing advice to business stakeholders across key areas such as real estate, corporate / commercial, employment, and regulatory compliance
• Assist in preparing legal research memos and background analysis to inform business decisions
• Monitor and summarize legislative updates and communicate relevant impacts to the business
• Provide initial guidance on routine inquiries, escalating complex matters appropriately
• Contribute to delivering clear, practical, and business-focused legal solutions
• Draft, review, and manage standard legal documents, including:
a. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
b. Property-related agreements
c. Standard commercial and transactional contracts
• Support contract negotiations by preparing drafts, redlines, and summaries
• Ensure contracts follow established templates, policies, and risk guidelines · Identify potential issues and escalate higher-risk provisions
• Support legal counsel in managing risk and compliance activities
• Assist with standard disputes and claims; initial stages of investigations
• Gather and organize documentation for disputes, litigation, and internal reviews
• Conduct preliminary analysis and escalate findings as needed
• Help ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide day-to-day support to legal counsel on active matters and projects
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect information and support legal processes
• Liaise with external counsel or vendors under direction
• Contribute to an integrated and service-oriented legal team environment
• Manage assigned tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Take ownership of routine deliverables while seeking guidance on complex issues
• Actively build legal, industry, and business knowledge · Continuously improve processes, templates, and ways of working
Requirements
- 2-3+ years of experience gained in a strong law firm or in-house environment
- Law degree and license to practice law in Ontario
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and drafting skills
- Experience practicing law in a complex multidivisional organization and driving business solutions an asset Or experience in full-service law firm
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements is essential
- Strong aptitude to adapt to new technologies and optimize processes
- Proficient with microsoft office suite
- Real estate, commercial transactions and employment law experience preferred
Compensation Data
Salary Range - $84,000 - $110,000
Profile
Master’s degree in law
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
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