Associate General Counsel

Hyundai Motor Company•Markham, ON

65d•CA$142,500 - CA$190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea, located in Markham, Ontario. It is described as a thriving hub of innovation, automotive excellence, and driving passion, covering a wide range of automobiles. The company emphasizes crafting an exceptional experience beyond the road and values its team members as the driving force behind its growth and unique culture. It operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with fresh opportunities and exciting challenges, fostering innovation, idea exchange, and boundary-pushing. The Associate General Counsel position reports directly to the Director, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Legal Department, directing significant legal matters, and managing special projects and initiatives. The position also involves providing strategic and practical legal advice to the Company’s Executive Team and senior management, overseeing litigation, advising on business objectives, and supervising outside counsel. The Legal Counsel, Senior Law Clerk, and Legal Assistant report to the Associate General Counsel.

Requirements

Completion of an undergrad degree, LL.B. or J.D.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or an equivalent combination of experience and education
8-10+ years of relevant experience in same or similar function.
Excellent working knowledge of corporate/commercial law.
Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills.
High degree of critical thinking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sharp and practical business acumen.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Able to work and think collaboratively.
Creative innovator
Self-starter and ability manage many matters simultaneously.
Strong research skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Legal Department.
Directing significant legal matters and managing special projects and initiatives.
Providing strategic and practical legal advice to the Company’s Executive Team and senior management.
Oversight of litigation matters.
Advising on proposed business objectives.
Supervision of outside counsel.
Providing strategic legal advice to Executives and senior leadership on business initiatives, risk management and regulatory compliance.
Supporting all business areas of the Company regarding a broad range of legal issues including corporate law, commercial law, marketing & advertising, intellectual property, technology, privacy, employment, regulatory and compliance issues, as well as competition law.
Identifying legal and regulatory risks and developing proactive and creative mitigation strategies.
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across business units.
Managing corporate/commercial legal matters, including the preparation, negotiation and management of the Company’s agreements.
Overseeing litigation matters, managing external counsel and developing case strategy.
Supporting data protection and cybersecurity legal obligations.
Developing and implementing internal compliance programs, training, and policies.
Managing the Department’s budget, while considering performance oversight and cost control.
Providing advice and legal services with respect to the Company’s dealer network.
Collaborating with global and regional legal teams on shared legal strategies and risk alignment.
Promoting a culture of compliance, ethics, and business-aligned legal support.