Assistant General Counsel

Element Fleet Management • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Get started on an exciting career at Element! Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team. About the Role We’re looking for a self-starter to join our team as Assistant General Counsel. In this role, you will lead contract negotiations and provide advice to the business on a variety of matters. Material prior experience in an in-house legal department, negotiating sell-side/client contracts, and/or expertise with procurement contracts and vendor negotiations is necessary.

Requirements

• JD from accredited law school in the United States, or LLB/JD from an accredited Canadian or Irish law school.
• Admission to bar or one or more US, Canadian, or Irish jurisdiction.
• 5+ years’ experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a multitude of projects and work independently.
• Ability to successfully interface with all levels and areas of the organization, including the executive leader level.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, including ability to listen closely, ask questions, and spot issues.
• Strong transactional corporate or financial experience in a top law firm is critical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a wide range of commercial, corporate, and finance agreements.
• Experience negotiating data protection agreements with business clients, or other familiarity with data privacy and security issues facing technology companies.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI in the execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• General business knowledge, particularly in the commercial, corporate, and/or finance areas preferred.
• Familiarity with equipment leasing and/or commercial loan documentation and structures a plus.
• Experience in contract compliance management and contract administration processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing contract negotiations, including Master Lease Agreements, Master Services Agreements, confidentiality agreements, amendments, and ancillary client documents.
• Collaborate closely with sales, finance, and risk teams to support business development and ongoing client relationships.
• Collaborate with cross board legal teams on cross border transactions including master lease and master services agreements, syndication and securitization transactions.
• Support legal and business inquiries related to contract terms, client disputes, and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate vendor and sourcing agreements for Element’s operations and service partners.
• Advise procurement and business stakeholders on legal terms, compliance risks, and negotiation strategy.
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes.
• Regularly review and analyze statutes and federal regulations relevant to the vehicle management and leasing business.
• Provide ongoing training on pertinent legal and regulatory issues that affect the company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior