GlobeStar Systems is a leader in communications integration innovation. Our cornerstone product, Connexall®, is an Enterprise Middleware. We are experts in reducing the cost of care and improving the overall quality of patient care and patient satisfaction. By partnering with some of the world’s most progressive healthcare and telecommunications manufacturers, GlobeStar is able to provide an entire, customizable suite of integration solutions to meet the unique and specific communications requirements of any organization. We have an immediate opening for the following position:

In House Counsel

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 2 – 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN MANAGING LEGAL ISSUES AND PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND LEGAL CONTEXT ACROSS A VARIETY OF ISSUES.  THIS POSITION OFFERS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT WHILE PERFORMING A VARIETY OF CHALLENGING PROJECTS.   

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position provides an opportunity to work with and advise senior management on a range of sophisticated corporate, transactional, regulatory and governance matters.
• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and interpreting agreements, procurement and technology agreements, real estate and other varied transactions.
• Review of varied corporate materials and business documents, including marketing and promotional materials, press releases, presentations and policies.
• Providing creative and strategic legal advice and support for varied areas of law – Corporate/Commercial, Licensing, Marketing, Competition, Real Estate, Litigation assessment and support, Risk Management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and agreements.
• Participate in the selection and management of outside counsel.
• Address any internal legal matters, including those relating to employees and independent contractors.

INTERACTIONS

• Play a critical role in interacting with all business clients on varied transactions
• Key player in driving performance, efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Strong communicationsskills, including written and presentation; ability to influence varied clients, up to and including senior executives; ability to communicate complex legal topics to all business clients
• Liaise with other departments to pursue current and future business opportunities, ensure compliance, etc.
  

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• LL.B. and Member of the Ontario Bar
• 2 – 5 years experience in the practice of law
• Experience from excellent law firm or large in-house department preferred
• Capability with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

OTHER SKILLS

• Ability to handle multiple complex projects and carefully prioritize work
• Must be proactive and self-starter
• Embraces and drives change; constantly seeks to learn and develop
• Business-minded; understands that the best in-house counsel are business people with law degrees
• Flexibility and approachability
• Solution-oriented, thinks pragmatically and strategically
• French language skills an additional asset
  
  

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to develop a long lasting career, please forward your resume to recruit@connexall.com.  Due to the high volume of responses, we regret to advise that only those who are qualified for an interview will be contacted.