In-House Counsel

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family and locally owned and operated professional building supply centre that provides for all your building needs. We are a building supply and project centre providing project providing contractors and do-it yourself builders with the tools, materials, design, and construction services to support projects of any scale. 

Matix Lumber services all sectors of the building industry and offer a comprehensive selection of quality lumber and building materials manufactured by North America’s leading producers. We provide contractors, avid builders DIYers, and community leaders the tools, construction service, and design expertise to support residential and commercial projects – from start to finish. 

We believe in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with everyone we work with and have been able to achieve this through our industry experience, sound project execution, and visionary thinking.

We are seeking a practical and experienced In-House Counsel to support the legal needs of a diversified company involved in construction, manufacturing, and building materials supply, as well as its management and holding companies. The role provides legal guidance across all business units, manages risk, ensures compliance, and supports strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and financing.

Consider applying for this incredible opportunity!

The successful candidate will have duties such as but not limited to:

• Provide legal advice across all business operations.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.

• Support collections, lien enforcement, and credit matters.

• Lead and manage litigation and disputes, including small claims.

• Develop and implement risk management and compliance programs.

• Maintain corporate records, filings, and registrations.

• Advise on corporate governance and support the executive team.

• Support mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions.

• Oversee intellectual property protection and insurance matters.

• Advise on employment law, contracts, and workplace issues.

The ideal candidate will have:

• LL.B. or J.D., and member in good standing with the Canadian Law Society.

• 7+ years of broad legal experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or related industries.

• Strong knowledge of contracts, litigation, employment law, governance, and commercial transactions.

• Experience supporting M&A, compliance programs, and risk management.

• Excellent work ethic and collaborative skills.

• Sound judgment with a strong business acumen.

• Effective communicator with strong drafting and problem-solving skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Our employees enjoy a full range of health benefits, RRSPs and other Company perks including benefits, store discount, tuition reimbursement, and much more. 

Matix Lumber is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all.  Matix Lumber provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to: race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact hrcareers@matixlumber.com.   

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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