Legal Director, Commercial Counsel

Req ID: 142060
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas
Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
City: Toronto

Summary

The Commercial Counsel must have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and balance company requirements given that you will be involved in managing numerous large and complex projects and transactions simultaneously. These projects include working as a team with the business and functional units to plan and negotiate complex, multi-party product, joint development and manufacturing contracts with some largest corporations in the world.

The successful candidate must have sound business acumen and a pragmatic and decisive approach to problem solving given that the financial impact of decisions is often significant. A strong interest in working in a team environment and particularly working closely with our business teams on commercial matters is critical to a candidate's success.

The individual must have a working knowledge of common law commercial law in order to identify issues and also an open, collaborative approach to providing legal advice and how it is applied to business decisions.

Experience in technology, communications and manufacturing is an asset, but we understand these skills are somewhat unique in the market, so we are more than willing to train the right candidate.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, this position will be part of a small, close-knit legal team based at Celestica's global headquarters in Toronto.

The primary responsibility of the Commercial Counsel will be to ensure that the company's CCS Business Units are receiving proper legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial matters including negotiations and general commercial relationship questions and disputes.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team oriented, open and collegial environment. This is a legal team that stresses interaction, co-operation and support. At the same time, the successful candidate must be a self-starter and independent thinker with excellent judgment and practical business skills. You will be relied on to ensure that not only is the proper legal advice being provided by and/or obtained from external counsel but that it is also being interpreted properly and pragmatically.

Critical Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills. Significant experience and knowledge of legal concepts, complex commercial contract development, negotiation practices and contractual/business risk analysis. Very high level of ability to independently draft sophisticated contractual documents and mentor junior team members in doing the same. Ability to develop and implement new global processes in a team-based environment. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent negotiating skills, perception management skills and relationship management skills.

Education/Background

In addition to a law degree, the successful candidate will possess a minimum of three years of solid corporate/commercial legal experience gained in a respected law firm. In-house experience with a major corporation would be a plus.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.