Corporate Secretary & Director, Legal at Harris Leadership Strategies — NeverHard

About the Role The Corporate Secretary and Director, Legal is a dual‑function leadership role responsible for supporting the Board of Directors and executive leadership through disciplined governance and practical legal oversight. The role leads corporate secretarial functions, oversees Board and committee meetings and decision‑making processes, and ensures bylaws, policies, and statutory obligations are clearly understood and properly applied. Acting as a trusted advisor rather than a purely technical legal function, the position provides sound judgment, clear options, and forward‑looking guidance, while facilitating legal work internally and coordinating external counsel as required. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary legal advisor and point of contact to the Board of Directors, enabling effective governance, decision‑making, and Board operations. Lead all corporate secretarial functions, including Board and committee meetings, governance processes, voting mechanics, minutes, and official records. Provide practical, applied legal and governance advice, translating legal requirements into clear options and recommendations for leadership. Coordinate and manage external legal counsel while handling routine contracts, commercial, and real‑estate matters internally to improve efficiency and control costs. Ensure bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements are adhered to, and all governance documentation is current, well‑understood, and consistently managed. Qualifications LL.B, a member of the Canadian Law Society, and the Manitoba Bar Association in good standing. Progressive experience in corporate law, governance, corporate secretarial, legal operations, or a related in‑house or advisory role. Must have demonstrated experience supporting Boards of Directors and Board committees, including governance processes, meeting administration, and records management. Strong working knowledge of bylaws, governance frameworks, statutory obligations, and Board decision‑making mechanics. Experience managing and coordinating external legal counsel and overseeing legal workflow and related budgets. Practical experience reviewing and advising on contracts and commercial matters; experience with real‑estate‑related agreements and regulated or complex environments is an asset. Strong judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with high discretion and comfort working with directors and senior leaders; governance education. (ICD.D or equivalent) is considered an asset. This role requires confidence, social awareness, and strong relationship‑building skills. The ideal candidate brings technical strength in legal and governance matters, paired with an ability to facilitate constructive discussion and decision‑making. #J-18808-Ljbffr