Legal Counsel

position Summary

At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.

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If you want to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada…and have a ton of fun…. then please keep reading!

Our Perks:

• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• 4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work remotely
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!

The legal Counsel will provide effective legal services for Samsung Electronics Canada and its Samsung Ads Canada division. The role will primarily focus on providing support for contract drafting and negotiation in the AdTech and marketing space.

The candidate should have experience with drafting and negotiating different types of technology agreements, including software and service agreements and various AdTech agreements. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide support with respect to privacy law matters, including reviewing data protection agreements and conducting privacy reviews including but not limited to privacy impact assessments.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice to Samsung Electronics Canada and its Samsung Ads Canada division as requested by the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel.
• Negotiate and draft a variety of different contracts, and advise the business of the legal risks.
• Review advertising and marketing materials for both the AdGear division and Samsung Electronics.
• Review the handling of personal information in AdTech and marketing matters. This includes coordinating closely with the business teams to determine data usage and contribute to practices and compliance with privacy laws, including anti-spam legislation.
• Provide support for additional corporate and commercial matters as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

education:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Law (LLB) program.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the law society of another Canadian province.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Ad Tech space, including targeting initiatives, is preferred.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience practicing law at a law firm or in-house corporate environment.
• Experience with advising on privacy and advertisement laws.
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills, with an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and efficient way.
• Strong reviewing, drafting and negotiating skills when it comes to a wide variety of contracts.
• High degree of ethics and integrity, and ability to inspire confidence, trust, and respect of key stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to establish and focus on key priorities while taking a hands-on approach to managing issues and contributing to projects and transactions.

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Samsung has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

We thank you for your interest in working for Samsung. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove or modify job postings at any time.

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