Senior Legal Counsel

Talent acquisition and Recruitment professional. Let's hire together! IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role offers a dynamic blend of commercial and transactional responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory compliance, acquisitions, joint ventures, policies, corporate governance, and intellectual property. The ideal candidate will bring a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to legal counsel and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

RRSP Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Service Awards

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with suppliers, customers, and joint venture partners

Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, documentation, document management, renewals, and terminations

Advise on regulatory compliance matters, including health and safety and environmental regulations

Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, deal documentation, and post‑deal integration

Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal and regulatory risks

Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board and committee materials, and maintenance of corporate documentation and records

Support intellectual property matters, including trademarks, licensing, and patents

Support business teams to provide practical, commercial legal advice

Manage and coordinate matters with external counsel

Qualifications & Experience

LLB or JD from an accredited law school

Member in good standing with a provincial law society

7+ years of legal experience in an established law firm and/or in‑house legal department, with a strong focus on commercial and transactional matters

Demonstrated experience in cross‑border commercial matters, with a preference for candidates familiar with both Canadian and U.S. commercial matters

Prior experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations is an asset

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions‑oriented mindset

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials

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