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Location: Mississauga, ON, CA Company: Sobeys Requisition ID:   51565  Career Group:   Corporate Careers  Job Category:   Legal - General Counsel  Travel Requirements:   10 - 20%   Country: Canada (CA)  Province: Ontario (CA-ON)  City: Mississauga Location: Tahoe Office  Postal Code:     A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton’s Drug Stores as well as in-store pharmacies, liquor and more than 350 retail fuel locations.   Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences, Sobeys’ purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians by helping them Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better.     All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.     Overview     Sobeys is seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to join its team of 15 lawyers in the role of Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be working regularly with business partners across Canada.       Job Description       • Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on RFPs and indirect sourcing contracts • Provide a broad range of legal services on matters in which Sobeys may be engaged in order to achieve Sobeys’ goals and/or minimize legal risk • Provide functional legal services to business leaders and other employees including strategic sourcing and Related Business. • Oversee satisfactory resolution of complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous legal issues, typically with business risks • Advise the business on legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and hands-on negotiation of diverse agreements with internal and external clients • Direct some legal actions in which Sobeys is involved, either directly or through outside counsel, including management and oversight of outside counsel • Manage/lead and/or assign work to paralegal and support staff on specific files or provide day-to-day direction       Job Requirements       • Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and situational judgment skills • Exceptional communication and relationship building skills • Ability to pro-actively provide ideas, advice and solutions relative to legal issues • Ability to work independently or in a team environment • Good relationship management skills • Adept at working with outside counsel • Ability to feel comfortable in a retail environment and confident dealing with all levels within the organization • Able to relate to people at all levels, both in and outside of the organization • Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles in commercial law • Strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with clients/business team members • Experience with file management, litigation, information technology law and supply chain business will be preferred • Membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society     Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.     While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.   We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

Opportunity Overview Responsibility Summary:                   Under general supervision, responsible for providing strategic advice to the firm and its affiliates on a wide variety of legal issues and projects. Responsible for conducting timely, thorough and professional investigations of client concerns in a manner consistent with the firm's culture, values, policies and procedures.   Uses sound judgment to identify and assess potential liability to the firm, its affiliates, and its associates.   Analyzing correspondence received from various parties (clients, lawyers, regulatory agencies, authorized individuals, etc.) to identify complaints, assess risk, and determine appropriate response to same.   Providing a thorough, professional written and/or verbal response to complainants explaining complex matters in an understandable fashion and conveying the firm's position in a logical, substantiated manner.    Communicating settlement offers and/or proposing and taking corrective action based on the findings of an investigation.    Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Position Type Home Office - Canada Home based Associate? No Position Requirements Possess an LLB or JD and a member of in the Law Society of Ontario. 2- 4+ years' progressive experience in an in-house or private practice setting with experience in financial services or regulated industry preferred. Proven ability to investigate problems, make sense of information and simplify legal and compliance concepts while communicating (verbal and written) detailed information in an impactful way. Demonstrated experience in the identification of risks and related recommendations regarding risk mitigation. Demonstrated legal judgment and excellent strategic and analytical skills. Ability to effectively manage tight timelines and keep others informed. Experience/familiarity  in the following areas would be considered an asset: Relevant securities industry rules and regulations (such as those pertaining to investment products, trading, sales communications, acceptable business practices, handling of client complaints and filing/reporting requirements); Investment dealer compliance methodology and program objectives; and relevant Compliance systems, processes and procedures.   Company Description At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious, long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client experience, we have located our 14,000+ branch offices where our more than 7 million clients live and work. A typical branch office has one financial advisor who meets with clients face-to-face and one branch office administrator who enhances the team's ability to build deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St. Louis and Tempe provide support and expertise to help U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. Edward Jones currently has more branch offices than any other financial services firm, and we continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors. Awards and Accolades   For the 19th year, Edward Jones was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” by FORTUNE magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 5 overall. These 19 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for 15 years, top 5 rankings for eight years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. From FORTUNE Magazine, February 15, 2018 © 2018 Time Inc. Used under license. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.   EEO Statement Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.  

Reporting to the CFO, the Legal Specialist Assistant is responsible for ensuring legal file management and review and coordinates with Corporate Counsel, members of the legal department and all interested stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and deadlines are met. Prepares and distributes franchise disclosure documents in compliance with laws across Canada. Prepares and distributes franchise documents relating to the sale of new cafes, corporately-owned cafes, franchisee to franchisee resales, share re-organization. Assists in-house counsel with leasing matters. Manages the new term franchise renewal process as it pertains to Legal, ensuring franchise disclosure and franchise documents are prepared, tracked and returned within the applicable timelines. Responsible for maintaining and renewing extra-provincial registrations and business name registrations across Canada. Assists in the preparation of sensitive correspondence such as notices of default, NDA’s, promissory notes and vendor confidentiality agreements. Assists with Litigation file management, coordinating terminations and asset purchases TM file management and invoice processing as it relates to same. Fields calls and emails from Franchise Partners with routine inquiries regarding new term renewals, processes and other legal issues. Liaises with counsel, financial advisors, banks and government agencies to resolve issues. Provides administrative support to Corporate Counsel and legal department as necessary. Organization and management of electronic and physical legal department files. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Knowledge of franchise disclosure regulations across Canada. Working knowledge of franchise documents and lease preparation. 1-3 years’ experience in similar role with direct Franchise and lease experience. University or college degree in a related field (e.g. paralegal or law clerk program). Knowledge of Corporate law, Litigation and Real Estate/Leasing an asset. Superior knowledge of MS Word, Excel, etc. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPETENCIES Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast paced legal department. Superior organization skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize accordingly. Strong attention to detail. Job Type: Contract Experience: Corporate law, Litigation and Real Estate/Leasing an asset: 1 year (Preferred) in similar role with direct Franchise and lease e: 1 year (Required) franchise disclosure regulations across Canada: 2 years (Required) * Working knowledge of franchise documents and lease prepara: 2 years (Required)

Must be Licenced by the Law Society of Ontario. Looking for 1st year lawyer to enter fee splitting arrangement with senior counsel. Civil litigation files and lots of work. We provide all computer, phone office space etc.

  What we’re about   IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience, so it’s not surprising that IMAX employees and their careers go beyond the ordinary. Our employees share a passion for quality in everything they do. Our Hollywood people are movie business insiders with years of production experience. Our technology experts are unashamedly geeky – people who can talk for hours, and be riveting, about color gamut and lasers. Our business people are consummate sales and marketing professionals who are spreading the IMAX word around the world.   Of course we offer all the benefits you’d expect from a company with over 40 years of history. Yet, beyond this, we know everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits – to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it.   As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies. Specializing in immersive motion picture technologies, our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they’ve only dreamed of.   Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together.   IMAX Internships   At IMAX our internships offer visibility, hands-on learning, and practical work experience in a fun, friendly environment. We are committed to challenging and developing creative, hardworking students through a variety of interesting projects and responsibilities to supplement the student’s classroom training. Interns are encouraged to explore, develop and share their ideas while gaining valuable experience in the entertainment industry. The legal intern will support the lawyers based in the Mississauga office, and will report to the Senior Director, Legal Department Operations.   What you’ll be doing:   Learn about the terms, conditions and the business impacts of the contracts Contract legal analysis, flow and procedures, terms and duration Impact and form of contract amendments Update standard form agreements across various departments within the Company Non-disclosure terms and disclosures including drafting and distribution of Non-Disclosure Agreements Exposure to Contract negotiation process and the business impact on contract drafting Support implementation of Contract Management Solution Review and summarize rights and obligations from Company’s theatre agreements Evaluating contract provisions and their impact Assisting with litigation matters The legal intern will perform other related duties as assigned   What we’re looking for:   Recent law school graduate or student currently enrolled in law school Ability to perform Contract research and summarize agreements Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law Proficient computer skills For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   IMAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job LocationMississauga, Ontario, CanadaPosition TypeIntern  

Based in Mississauga, ON, TerrAscend is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company that strives to create and deliver quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of the cannabis market. The Company provides support to patients through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations and Terra Health Network Inc., a provider of clinical support and education programs led by health care professionals. TerrAscend also operates a joint venture, SolaceRx, a company that is in the process of building a drug preparation premises. Please visit www.TerrAscend.com for more information about the Company. Responsibilities: Drafting commercial agreements to support the development of TerrAscend’s subsidiaries, including supply, contractor, technology, branding, and other agreements, without significant assistance or oversight, as required Provide advice on M&A and financing activities including the drafting of agreements without significant assistance or oversight, as required Governance and secretarial duties, as required Drafting (with and without the use of precedents), negotiating, reviewing, revising and interpreting a broad range of commercial documents Oversee complex negotiations for M&A activities, commercial agreement and relationships with other external stakeholders Manage privacy and risk management initiatives of the company Ensuring compliance with legal filings (governmental and capital markets), as required Effectively communicating with legal and non-legal counterparts within the Company at all levels and with outside lawyers, consultants and advisors Staying current on legal developments affecting Terrascend, our customers and our industry and creating and executing action plans to manage the impact of these developments Proactively partnering with employees on future initiatives and business directions Control external legal spend, working within prescribed budgets Perform other legal related projects as assigned Qualifications: Member in good standing of Law Society of Upper Canada 3-5 years of post-call experience at a medium or large law firm or in-house Previous experience in pharmaceuticals or consumer goods considered an asset Previous experience in laws relating to consumer marketing considered an asset Previous experience supporting eCommerce or other internet-based companies considered an asset Superior analytical, collaboration and negotiation skills Superior business acumen and able to act decisively under pressure, demonstrating sound judgement and common sense A creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative resolution approaches to complex issues; Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced culture, with a practical, solutions-oriented focus Able to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage tight deadlines, and to prioritize effectively Terrascend thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. Terrascend is a supporter of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Accommodation will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Terrascend is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  

Based in Mississauga, ON, TerrAscend is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company that strives to create and deliver quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of the cannabis market. The Company provides support to patients through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations and Terra Health Network Inc., a provider of clinical support and education programs led by health care professionals. TerrAscend also operates a joint venture, SolaceRx, a company that is in the process of building a drug preparation premises. Please visit www.TerrAscend.com for more information about the Company. Responsibilities: Drafting commercial agreements to support the development of TerrAscend’s subsidiaries, including supply, contractor, technology, branding, and other agreements, without significant assistance or oversight, as required Provide advice on M&A and financing activities including the drafting of agreements without significant assistance or oversight, as required Governance and secretarial duties, as required Drafting (with and without the use of precedents), negotiating, reviewing, revising and interpreting a broad range of commercial documents Oversee complex negotiations for M&A activities, commercial agreement and relationships with other external stakeholders Manage privacy and risk management initiatives of the company Ensuring compliance with legal filings (governmental and capital markets), as required Effectively communicating with legal and non-legal counterparts within the Company at all levels and with outside lawyers, consultants and advisors Staying current on legal developments affecting Terrascend, our customers and our industry and creating and executing action plans to manage the impact of these developments Proactively partnering with employees on future initiatives and business directions Control external legal spend, working within prescribed budgets Perform other legal related projects as assigned Qualifications: Member in good standing of Law Society of Upper Canada 3-5 years of post-call experience at a medium or large law firm or in-house Previous experience in pharmaceuticals or consumer goods considered an asset Previous experience in laws relating to consumer marketing considered an asset Previous experience supporting eCommerce or other internet-based companies considered an asset Superior analytical, collaboration and negotiation skills Superior business acumen and able to act decisively under pressure, demonstrating sound judgement and common sense A creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative resolution approaches to complex issues; Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced culture, with a practical, solutions-oriented focus Able to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage tight deadlines, and to prioritize effectively Terrascend thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. Terrascend is a supporter of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Accommodation will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Terrascend is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of over 500 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child. You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good: For Children. For Change. For Life.   Full-time permanent - Working 4 days a week Job Description: Reporting to General Counsel, the Administrative Assistant, Legal will assist and facilitate in all matters related to the proper functioning of the Legal Services Department, including providing a high level of administrative support, high attention to detail and possess strong communications skills. The candidate must be proactive and strategic in her/his thinking, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with restrictive timelines. • Schedules and organizes meetings and appointments on behalf of General Counsel • Reviews and verifies legal invoices from external legal counsel and process same • Manages e-mails, responds, delegates and files as required • Provides assistance in drafting and typing of correspondence and legal documentation • Maintains department files, both hard and soft copies • Photocopies,maintains filing, maintains the Legal Services directories and data bases • Books travel  • Manages the procurement and contract processes for the department • Responds to incoming calls and voicemail messages • Books conference and Webex calls and coordinates schedules and other details with the participants • Processes incoming mail for the department • Creates PowerPoint presentations for the Legal Team • Conducts research as needed • Manages highly confidential matters and acts with discretion • Prepares materials and binders for meetings or legal files • Manages special projects and events • Assists in budgeting process • Other duties as required for proper functioning of the Legal Services Department Job Requirements: • Graduate of a legal secretary/ legal administrative assistant community college program  • 5-7 years of experience working in a legal/administrative assistant role. • Superior organizational and communication skills, • Strong focus on attention to detail, • Excellent ability to prioritize and resolve problems. • Possess a strong professional demeanor, a positive attitude, and capacity to work well independently and with a team. • Proficient on MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Application Deadline: March 27, 2018 We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.   Job Level   NV-09   The person in this position represents the organization before civil and administrative court and develops the strategy to adopt, drafts procedures, prepares witnesses and presents arguments for low- to medium-complexity files. The incumbent issues legal opinions based on facts and applicable legislation.   General Information on the Position   Main Responsibilities   Analyzes, advises and supports the various organization units in appeals before civil and administrative court. Issues opinions on facts and applicable legislation and on actions to take. Represents the organization before the courts and drafts appropriate procedures, pleads cases or negotiates the best possible conditions. Represents his/her sector on different committees when required. Designs and delivers training sessions for various internal clients. Monitors the various organization sectors' compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, and cooperates with sectors in charge of compliance to provide them with the necessary support.   Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in a related field 1-6 years of relevant experience Must be a member of the Ontario Bar Customer focus Decision quality Interpersonal savvy Negotiating Drive for results

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience, so it’s not surprising that IMAX employees and their careers go beyond the ordinary. Our employees share a passion for quality in everything they do. Our Hollywood people are movie business insiders with years of production experience. Our technology experts are unashamedly geeky – people who can talk for hours, and be riveting, about color gamut and lasers. Our business people are consummate sales and marketing professionals who are spreading the IMAX word around the world. Of course we offer all the benefits you’d expect from a company with over 40 years of history. Yet, beyond this, we know everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits – to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies. Specializing in immersive motion picture technologies, our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they’ve only dreamed of. Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. The legal temp will support the lawyers based in the Mississauga office, and will report to the Senior Director, Legal Department Operations. What you’ll be doing: Assist with contract analysis for Ariba Data Mining – Review theatre and film contracts to identify key data points and input them into the database Scanning various documents and convert PDF files to OCR format Organizing computer file directories Preparing document logs for off – site storage General clerical tasks as required What we’re looking for: Recent law school graduate or student currently enrolled in law school Attention to detail and quality control Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, Adobe) For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IMAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Location Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Position Type Intern