Legal Counsel (12-months Fixed Term Contract)

Now hiring! Legal Counsel (12-months Fixed Term Contract)

Mississauga, ON (Hybrid) - (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

We are looking for a Legal Counsel (12-months Fixed Term Contract) to join our Legal team in Mississauga, ON.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

BASF Canada is seeking a practical and results-driven Legal Counsel with strong business acumen to join its team at the corporate headquarters in Mississauga.  You will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal advice and support on issues, including in the areas of corporate/commercial law, competition law, mergers & acquisitions and litigation.

Located in Mississauga and reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide legal support to several business units at BASF Canada. This is a one-year full-time contract position.

If you have...

• A J.D. or LL.B. degree.
• An active and in good standing membership with the Law Society of Ontario. 
• Minimum of 7 years legal experience, in-house and/or private practice, that includes proficiency with a vast array of corporate/commercial matters. 
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong business acumen; exemplary issue management skills.
• Considerable skill and ability to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage multiple tight deadlines, and to prioritize effectively. 
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills. 
• Proficiency in French is not required but considered an asset.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.