Legal Counsel

Title: Legal Counsel

Department: Legal

Location: 6300 Steeles Ave West, Woodbridge

Total Potential Compensation: $125,000-$160,000

Position Summary:

407 ETR is current seeking a Legal Counsel to add to our team. This role will be critical in building a legal compliance framework, strengthening our advisory services, and providing important contracts support, all to ensure 407 ETR operates in accordance with regulatory requirements, its governing documents, and industry best practices. The Legal Counsel will also be expected to promote a client‑focused, continuous improvement culture within the Legal Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key duties and responsibilities will focus on compliance, advisory and contract matters:

Compliance

• Develop a legal compliance framework reflecting 407 ETR’s governing instruments, public company obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Build legal compliance controls and monitoring processes as part of 407 ETR’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.

• Maintain policies and procedures relevant to 407 ETR’s Board of Directors.

• Support compliance-related training and awareness initiatives.

• Conduct compliance risk assessments or audits, as needed.

Advisory

• Provide legal advisory services to ensure business initiatives are carried out in a compliant and reputationally-sound manner.

• Respond to legal inquiries as they may relate to laws and regulations impacting 407 ETR, including those related to privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property and the Highway 407 Act.

• Support incident response activities and exercises e.g., data security, business continuity etc.

Contracts

• Contribute and participate in ongoing improvements to the contracts management program.

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts for goods and services, including those related to IT/SaaS, consulting services, sponsorships/partnerships, marketing and promotions, and highway maintenance, and technology.

• Support contract template development and bespoke agreements.

Beyond Core Duties

• Embody the Department’s ‘can-do, client-oriented’ service culture.

• Respond to various requests that support 407 ETR’s legal objectives.

• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to increase efficiency and value-add in your area of responsibility, such as leveraging authorized AI tools and technology.

• Develop positive working relationships within the Department and across client groups by engaging peers, collaborating on tasks, and effectively managing expectations.

• Take opportunities to mentor others within the Department on legal matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Law degree (Canadian LLB/JD and Ontario Call).

• 4-5 years of relevant legal experience (min 2+ years at a national law firm and 2+ years in-house).

• Candidates must have demonstrable experience in these 3 areas:

  • Developing and maintaining legal compliance programs

  • Providing legal advice across a range of corporate-commercial topics

  • Commercial contracting

• IAPP or equivalent privacy certifications (CIPP/C, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM) considered an asset.

• Transportation, infrastructure, construction and/or real estate experience considered assets.

• You are a concise, plain-language communicator with strong analytical and interpretive skills.

• You are pragmatic, respectful, accessible, and solutions driven.

• You operate with integrity and initiative, setting the example for others.

• You are proficient in Office 365, Co-Pilot, Adobe Professional, and other software required to be productive in your role.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: 

• Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)

• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)

• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.