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Job Summary
The Legal Counsel, Governance & Securities plays a central, cross‑functional role in ensuring that CN meets its securities law, disclosure, and governance obligations. The role is responsible for providing legal support and advice on public disclosures, governance best practices, corporate law, securities, treasury matters and financial transactions. The role is also accountable for drafting and reviewing a wide range of public disclosure documents and corporate policies. Furthermore, the incumbent supports the members of the Corporate Secretary’s Office in their regular activities namely related to Board meetings, stakeholder engagement and risk management.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist the Deputy Corporate Secretary and the Corporate Secretary of CN in their respective responsibilities.
- Support and provide advice in the preparation of the meetings of the CN Board of Directors and Committees as well as CN subsidiaries, including with respect to agendas, materials, resolutions, briefings and logistics.
- Draft, review, and advise on public disclosure documents such as annual and quarterly reports, MD&A, AIFs, management circulars, press releases and other regulatory filings.
- Advising on materiality assessments and disclosure controls.
- Assist in the negotiation of complex cross border financial transactions, public debt offerings, share repurchase programs, commercial paper, credit facilities, securitization and CN’s pension, benefits and incentive plans.
- Monitor and anticipate governance trends, best practices, and regulatory developments that present opportunities or create risks for CN.
- Provide legal support and guidance on securities and disclosure related matters, including sustainability, investor relations, treasury, finance and human resources.
- Monitor and update on relevant legal developments and best practices.
- Collaborate with team members and business units on cross-functional projects
- Manage external counsel and vendors as needed.
Working Conditions
The role is performed in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handles pressure, and stress as well as be able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in corporate law and securities law, at a top-tier law firm or as part of the legal department of a large public company
Education/Certification/Designation
- Law Degree from an accredited Law school
- Member of the Bar in a Canadian province or territory
Competencies
- Applies critical thinking and clear writing
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
- Demonstrates agility and drives change
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Demonstrates active listening and communicates with impact
- Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of public company regulatory environment in Canada and the U.S.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
- Fluently Bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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