Posted 6 days ago
In House Counsel
@ Robert Half
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring an experienced In House Counsel in Ottawa, Ontario, to give practical legal guidance on commercial, contract, compliance and risk matters within the mining sector. The role works closely with internal teams, follows a hybrid model with three to five office days per week.
Pay:
$130,000–$150,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day legal counsel on commercial and corporate matters
- Draft and negotiate contracts, procurement terms and policies
- Assess legal exposure and recommend risk-reduction measures
- Track legislative changes and update templates and practices
Requirements summary:
- Strong corporate and commercial law background with contract drafting
- Working knowledge of employment, IP and privacy law
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Experience with a Crown corporation or regulated organization is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,724,671
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27,769
- Reported office locations
- 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
- Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
- Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
- Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
- Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
- Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
- 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
- Business categories
- Skill Assessment
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employment
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Security
- Advertising
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Robert Half
- Robert Half
- Specialties
- consulting services
- accounting jobs
- finance jobs
- administrative jobs
- legal jobs
- IT jobs
- recruitment
- recruitment agency
- creative jobs
- staffing
- hiring
- employment agency
- contract talent
- contract professionals
- talent solutions
- contract employment
- permanent placement
- customer support jobs
- and marketing jobs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 449 |
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We are looking for an experienced In House Counsel to provide practical legal guidance that supports business decisions and protects organizational interests within the mining sector. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, this role works closely with internal teams to deliver clear advice on commercial matters, contracts, compliance, and risk. The successful candidate will combine strong legal judgment with a collaborative approach to help the organization meet its operational and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Offer day-to-day legal counsel on commercial transactions, procurement activity, workplace matters, intellectual property, privacy, regulatory obligations, and broader corporate issues.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including service agreements, procurement terms, internal policies, and other binding instruments.
• Evaluate legal exposure across business activities and develop practical recommendations to reduce risk while supporting operational needs.
• Partner with internal clients to provide responsive, business-focused guidance and manage legal files efficiently from intake to resolution.
• Track changes in legislation, regulations, and industry requirements, and help revise templates, policies, and legal practices accordingly.
• Work closely with business units and external legal advisors to advance organizational priorities while maintaining appropriate legal safeguards.
• Contribute to legal research, briefing materials, and formal opinions to support informed decision-making across the organization.
• Support a hybrid work model by attending the Ottawa, Ontario office three to five days per week based on meetings and business requirements.
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance, ideally within a complex operational environment.• Proven ability to write, review, and negotiate agreements, procurement documents, policies, legal memoranda, and other formal legal materials.
• Working knowledge of employment law, intellectual property, privacy law, and related legal considerations affecting organizational operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal issues, assess implications, and recommend practical courses of action.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into concise business advice.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality legal support within required timelines.
• Experience mentoring or coordinating the work of entry-level legal team members, students, researchers, or support staff is considered an asset.
• Previous experience advising a Crown corporation, public-sector body, or highly regulated organization would be viewed favourably.
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