Meet the Ryerson Legal Team - Your Partner in Managing Risk
The Ryerson Legal Team is a trusted partner focused on helping us make informed business decisions while managing risk. Learn how Legal Services supports teams across the company with practical guidance, resources and solutions.
The Ryerson Legal Team is here to help the business make informed decisions, manage risk, and move forward with confidence. While the team’s role includes addressing legal challenges when they arise, their primary goal is to partner with employees and leaders early in any process to help identify solutions and support business success.
Legal support is available across many areas of the business, including commercial questions, contracts, terms and conditions, and other documents requiring company signatures. The team also provides guidance on intellectual property, corporate matters, finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, claims and disputes, customer and vendor issues, compliance, ethics, risk management, insurance, regulatory matters, employment, environmental concerns and product liability.
Early engagement with the Legal Team often leads to better outcomes. Whether you have a question about a contract, need help understanding a customer requirement, or are facing a business decision with legal considerations, reaching out early allows the team to provide practical guidance and help avoid potential issues.
The Ryerson Legal Team is a centralized resource supporting colleagues across the company with business-related matters. The team includes attorneys and paralegals who are supported by tools, processes and resources designed to make legal guidance accessible, practical, and consistent.
If you need legal advice for personal matters, reach out to our Employee Assistance Program (Health Advocate) at 877.240.6863 for initial guidance.
Ryerson Legal Services: Resources to Help You Move Forward
Ryerson Legal Services is your first stop for common legal matters and compliance questions. The team has developed resources and self-service tools to help employees quickly find guidance, including training materials, reference documents, approved forms and process information.
For Sales and Commercial teams, Legal Services provides support with approved terms and conditions, contract forms, customer communications, common commercial scenarios, consignment and bill-and-hold guidance and escalation support for non-standard terms. The team also assists with sales compliance and customer inquiries, including proof-of-compliance requests, certifications, government contracting requirements, customer codes of conduct and sustainability requirements. Additional support is available for procurement, supply chain, real estate, disputes and claims.
Working Together with Legal
The Legal Team is committed to helping the business succeed while managing risk. To make that partnership effective, employees are encouraged to use available resources, forms and approved language whenever possible. When requesting legal support, provide as much information as possible, including background details, relevant documents, deadlines, and business objectives. To get started, ask your HR Manager to help you get in touch with the appropriate Ryerson Legal team member.
Good communication and early involvement help the team provide the best guidance. Remember, Legal is here to help the business move forward, not slow it down.
Before signing any document on behalf of Ryerson, make sure it has been reviewed and approved through the appropriate process. Legal review helps protect the company and ensures commitments are understood before they are made.
Key Areas of Focus
The Legal Team continues to enhance processes, training and resources across the organization. Current priorities include:
For local concerns or employee-specific questions, please work through your Human Resources contact or General Manager.
