The Corporate Counsel supports the General Counsel, Shipyards in providing legal advice and support to all Seaspan Shipyards business units (Vancouver Shipyards, Victoria Shipyards and Vancouver Drydock - VSY, VSL and VDC).
The role primarily focuses on supporting Seaspan Shipyards.
Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.
What you’ll do
- Provides legal advice regarding future and existing contracts, compliance with applicable laws, claims, litigation matters and other legal matters (commercial agreements, intellectual property/licensing, property/equipment purchase or leasing, joint ventures and teaming arrangements, etc.).
- Creates and updates template forms of agreements.
- Supports negotiation mandates for key new contracts (in conjunction with VSY Contracts and Supply Chain Management).
- Supports negotiation of customer and supplier contracts.
- Drafts contract terms for supply arrangements with the Government of Canada and assists Supply Chain Management to draft terms of shipyard procurement contracts.
- Prepares materials to acquire governance authorizations to enter into contract.
- Drafts or edits legal business correspondence sent on behalf of company (notices, amendments, demand letters, etc.).
- Serves as a resource to VSY Contracts and Supply Chain Management and the management of VSL & VDC for ongoing contract interpretation and negotiation advice.
- Assists with litigation matters handled by outside legal counsel.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a Canadian recognized legal education program.
- Admission to the bar in British Columbia (or ability to acquire such admission swiftly).
- 5 years of demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a business law context in Canada, including experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents preferably within British Columbia.
- Intellectual property experience valuable, but not vital.
- Ability to acquire NATO Secret clearance from the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate.
- Analytical skills to identify legal risks and opportunities.
- Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, both within and outside the company, to promote the company’s business and legal objectives.
- Legal drafting skills.
- Good judgment, attention to detail and ability to handle critical and confidential information.
- Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe).
Why you’ll love working here
- This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
- We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
- Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
The estimated salary for this position is $135,000 - $165,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.
About Us
Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com
Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.
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