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Location: Head Office Mississauga Ontario
Work Schedule: Hybrid.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Certification: Must be a member in good standing of the Bar in the Province of Ontario
Sponsorship: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career Drive Innovation
At Nissan we are not just building cars we are revolutionizing mobility. We are a global leader with a heritage of innovation and we are searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.
Learn more about Nissans future here: looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team and support a wide range of legal matters including commercial and consumer financing regulatory compliance marketing contracts litigation and employment law. Reporting to the Director General Counsel this role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a real impact across the business.
This role also supports the Director General Counsel in the strategic management of class action employment franchise vendor supplier and consumer claims and other matters including:
Maintenance of corporate compliance including corporate books and records and licenses.
NCI consumer or corporate legal compliance including preparation of company forms contracts and other documents and research and advice to clients regarding policy and procedures programs projects or other company business.
Interactions with and legal guidance to national and regional market representation staff including the review coordination and supervision of market representation. Provides legal advice on other dealer issues such as financial interventions dealer disputes warranty cooperative advertising pricing and discounting contests incentives and dealer relations.
Providing legal advice related to vehicle warranties manages warranty litigation and assists the Director General Counsel in responding to related regulatory attorneys general inquiries and investigations. Provides legal advice in the initiation and execution of service campaigns. Reviews and provides counsel on the lawful use of Goodwill reimbursements.
Managing legal aspects of NCF retail loan and lease transactions and providing legal analysis and advice on all aspects of retail lending issues ranging from documentation administration enforcement and recovery. Includes management of workouts and bankruptcies.
Handling sensitive and confidential information. Inadvertent leaks or miscommunication of information can have a direct impact to company image (locally and potentially globally) and financial impact to the organization. Potential for damage to employee morale also possible.
Supervising outside counsel.
Providing occasional legal advice to Nissan Canada Finance retail and commercial/wholesale financing matters and consumer and commercial lending/finance transactions and legal analysis and advice on all aspects of retail lending issues ranging from documentation administration enforcement and recovery. Includes management of workouts and bankruptcies and cost of credit and consumer protection matters.
Providing corporate secretarial support for any of Nissan Canadas affiliates as required by the Director General Counsel.
As directed by the Director General Counsel managing and coordinating litigation providing recommendations on decision-making regarding case strategy documents preparation and legal research management of outside counsel.
Providing legal advice to marketing and advertising groups in all legal aspects relating to national marketing and advertising competition law and privacy matters.
Providing legal advice and support in all legal aspects of the procurement process including contract negotiations and drafting.
Providing legal advice on employment and human rights matters.
Providing legal support to ensure finance and lease activities compliance and regulation and main liaison with captive finance associations regarding legal matters of interest to the Company.
Who We are Looking for:
Someone who successfully completed articling program at a national large sized law firm (0-1 year experience in relevant practice areas corporate/commercial retail and commercial/wholesale financing matters and consumer and commercial lending/finance transactions consumer lending marketing and advertising competition law business litigation management and complex commercial contract review)
Bilingualism is an asset English and French
Automotive or retail experience is an asset
Insurance and warranty regulatory experience is an asset
What You will Look Forward to as a Legal Counsel at Nissan:
Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.
Autonomy and Impact: You will have real autonomy to drive changes in the business and the opportunity to develop and expand your skills. From day one you will have responsibility to tackle problems and use your unique problem-solving approach with support from your team to solve challenges across our organization.
Rewards: Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).
Explore more here: your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan
All employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.
It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Mississauga Ontario CanadaEmployment Type
Full-Time
