Corporate Counsel

J. D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its law department at its headquarters in Dieppe, New Brunswick.  Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will advise our businesses on a broad range of business matters.

• Advise on all legal matters relating to the business and their implications on business decisions
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts relating to the business, including customer contracts, supply contracts, and transportation agreements
• Advise on contract terms and conditions, including resolving complex contractual and business issues
• Act on a broad range of business transactions
• Work on multiple projects at any given point in time

• Law degree and admission or eligibility to be admitted to the New Brunswick bar
• 4 to 6 years of progressive related experience practicing business law at a large law firm or major corporation
• Strong negotiation skills and sound business judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered an advantage: consumer packaged goods, food, transportation, employment, intellectual property, advertising
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment