Corporate Counsel - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

About our Company:Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America #39;s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 12 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges.We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix #39;s experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.About the Position: Cologix is seeking a talented, pragmatic and driven team member to join its Legal Department to help perform all legal work for the company throughout its North American operations, with an emphasis on the support of commercial and employment matters in Canada.This individual must have the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and to work proactively and capably with all the teams across the organization including, Finance, Sales, Design and Construction, Operations, Human Resources, Marketing and Customer Care.In addition to supporting internal business partners, this individual will support legal department initiatives and legal operations programs to facilitate continued growth of the company.Position Responsibilities:

• Support commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating customer and vendor agreements
• Support employment matters, including drafting employment agreements
• Assist in financial transactions as needed, including securities offerings, debt transactions and credit facilities
• Assist in mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions
• Assist in corporate governance matters, including oversight of corporate policies, and compliance efforts
• Work with cross-functional teams to build and enhance internal processes
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel as needed
• Provide day to day legal advice for team members to ensure the company’s best interests are being maintained in all areas of the organization

What makes you a good fit (Qualifications):

• Current license to practice law in at least one Canadian province or US state
• 4+ years of corporate and transactional experience as a practicing attorney in house and/or at a law firm
• Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations
• Excellent negotiation skills including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with negotiation counterparties, executive management and staff regarding legal issues with high degrees of complexity and the ability to work issues to resolution
• High sense of urgency and accountability in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to learn about the data center industry and its unique legal aspects

Additional Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in the data center industry
• Experience with Civil-Law systems
• Fluent in spoken and written French
• Desire to have a diverse practice covering many different legal areas

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 certified. ISO 27001:2022 certification and the Cologix portfolio of information security, information privacy and other industry recognized certifications represents our dedication to insuring the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of company and customer information systems and assets. At Cologix, information security is everyone’s responsibility. Cologix employees are responsible for:

• Understanding and following Cologix #39; information security, cybersecurity and privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance to all information security, cybersecurity and privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity or possible vulnerabilities, weaknesses, threats, or breaches in Cologix information security to company information security and privacy officers.
• Actively participating in Cologix’ efforts to maintain and improve information security