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Senior Legal Counsel

BASF11 days ago
Mississauga, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

About the role

Now hiring! Senior Legal Counsel Mississauga, ON (Hybrid) We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Mississauga, ON.

Come create chemistry with us! At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

BASF Canada is seeking a practical and results-driven Senior Legal Counsel with strong business acumen to join its team at the corporate headquarters in Mississauga. You will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal advice and support on issues, including in the areas of corporate/commercial law, competition law, mergers & acquisitions and litigation.

Located in Mississauga and reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide legal support to several business units at BASF Canada. This is a full-time position.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you create chemistry by...

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including, sales, purchase, distribution, asset transfer and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Providing strategic legal advice to business teams on complex commercial transactions, regulatory issues and other legal matters.
  • Managing external counsel and litigation matters.

If you have...

  • A J.D. or LL.B. degree.
  • An active and in good standing membership with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Minimum of 10 years legal experience, in-house and/or private practice, that includes proficiency with a vast array of corporate/commercial matters.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong business acumen; exemplary issue management skills.
  • Considerable skill and ability to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage multiple tight deadlines, and to prioritize effectively.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in French (not required but considered an asset).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call

you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About Us As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About BASF

Chemical Manufacturing
10,000+

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.

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