Legal Counsel (Marketing and Advertising)

Position Summary

At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.
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If you want to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada...and have a ton of fun…. then please keep reading!
Our Perks:
• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• 4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work remotely
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!
The Legal Counsel will provide effective legal services for Samsung Electronics Canada and be part of a collaborative and supportive legal team.
In this role, you will work on a wide range of marketing and advertising, corporate/commercial, and compliance matters to support innovative initiatives and to meet the day-to-day needs of various business divisions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice to Samsung Electronics Canada as requested by the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel
• Negotiate and draft a variety of different contracts, and advise the business of the legal risks
• Review advertising and marketing materials for Samsung Electronics
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and articling students on small claims court matters, and support the General Counsel with various litigation matters, including working with outside counsel on class actions
• Assist General Counsel with product safety and regulatory matters including regulatory filings, regulatory responses and ad hoc requests
• Conduct risk assessments, and develop risk management and mitigation strategies in both legal and compliance areas
• Conduct corporate compliance investigations and advise on employment law matters
• Provide support for additional corporate and commercial matters as required

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Law (LLB) program
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the law society of another Canadian province

Experience:

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience practicing law at a law firm or in-house corporate environment
• Experience with advising on privacy and advertisement laws
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills, with an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and efficient way
• High degree of ethics and integrity, and ability to inspire confidence, trust, and respect of key stakeholders
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to establish and focus on key priorities while taking a hands-on approach to managing issues and contributing to projects and transactions

We encourage interested candidates to apply by Nov 17

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Samsung has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate.  If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

We thank you for your interest in working for Samsung. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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