Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.
Our brand promise - Makes Work Life BetterTM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States or Canada.
About the opportunity
The Legal Counsel – Corporate role works collaboratively with Dayforce's internal and external legal counsel, as well as Dayforce's management and other internal personnel, in providing legal advice on U.S. securities / public company governance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate, compliance, and other areas as assigned and other matters as applicable.
The Dayforce Corporate Legal team is a tight-knit team of skilled legal and compliance professionals who enjoy tackling both the large and small legal issues that come across our desks each day. We are highly collaborative, excited to dig into and discuss novel legal issues, and aim to provide practical and business-oriented guidance to our internal clients.
What you’ll get to do
- Provide legal advice daily on a variety of practice areas, including, but not limited to, securities / public company governance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate, compliance (U.S./CAN. and international), and other areas as assigned
- Remain aware of changes in laws and regulations affecting assigned practice areas
- Develop and lead training on various law topics and policies
- Manage various initiatives and execute procedures as assigned
- Perform other related duties as needed
Skills and experience we value
- U.S.: Juris Doctorate; Canada: LL.B. or call to the Bar
- 2 to 6 years’ experience as either a member of corporate legal department or a law firm
- Significant experience and subject matter expertise in ‘34 Act regulations and mergers & acquisitions
- Possess work flow prioritization skills, with the ability to work either independently or as a leader / member of a team, in a fast-paced business environment
- Skill writing reports, including framing factual and legal issues in writing for a legal opinion and making recommendations for action
- Ability to be extremely responsive and adapt to shifting priorities
- Active listener with a strong ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with customers, vendors, and internal Dayforce personnel
- Acute attention to detail
What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About the Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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