Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love-and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Rogers Communications Inc. is Canada's national communications company, engaged in three primary lines of business - wireless, cable and media. The legal department, which is comprised of more than 70 legal professionals, advises on some of the most challenging and cutting edge issues facing the telecommunications and media industries in Canada.
Supporting Rogers' various business units, you will be principally responsible for providing legal and strategic support to Rogers Business, which provides products and services to enterprise and wholesale customers. You will work on a broad range of corporate/commercial matters supporting Rogers' network, wholesale, enterprise sales and roaming teams, working at the forefront of building, maintaining and selling Rogers' industry leading fibre and wireless networks.

This is a position based in either Rogers' downtown Toronto or Calgary office. The successful candidate must be a member of the Law Society of Ontario or Alberta and have:

• a minimum of 3-6 years of corporate/commercial experience gained from a major law firm or company;

• experience with technology, IRUs, roaming, MVNO, ROWs and site access is an asset;

• experience acquired in the telecommunications industry is an asset;

• strong written and oral communication skills;

• strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and prioritize requests in a fast-paced environment;

• strong ability to explain legal issues in simple terms;

• business acumen;

• strong interpersonal skills and be a team player;

• a strong customer/client focused profile;

• a strong sense of organization with a keen attention to detail and accuracy;

• an ability to distill complex legal issues into simple decisions and advise internal stakeholders accordingly;

• an interest in and understanding of intellectual property and privacy issues.

The position requires the ability to both assist working-level teams and advise senior executives on strategic initiatives. Rogers is an entrepreneurial company where employees are committed to meeting big challenges and making a real difference. This exciting company is constantly growing and changing. We can offer you an innovative and dynamic working environment with a company leading the Canadian telecommunications and media industries.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: Shaw Court 630 3rd Ave SW (7860), Calgary, AB
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Legal & Corporate Commercial
Requisition ID: 322914

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ .

Posting Notes:Corporate

Location:
Calgary, AB, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:
• Health & well-being benefits
• Donation matching
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
• Generous employee discounts
• Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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