At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
Summary of tasks:
The incumbent will be an integral part of the legal team, supporting the needs of the Canadian division and those of Corporate Services. The successful candidate will provide support to several sectors of the company, including operations, sales, distribution, marketing, real estate, procurement, etc.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts of varying types.
Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to managers.
Provide continuous legal support to the departments and business units that are linked to Canadian Operations and corporate functions.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
2 to 4 years of experience in commercial law.
Excellent legal knowledge and capacity to solve problems.
Ability to draft and negotiate contracts, as well as manage priorities and a large volume of projects at once.
Ability to establish excellent interpersonal relationships and communicate clearly and efficiently with the different multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally, in a corporate environment as well as with legal professionals.
Professionalism, strong sense of ethics and responsibility, and good business sense.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate, as well as work independently.
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L. or LL.L.) and member of the Barreau du Québec.
Bachelor of Common Law (LL.B.), an asset.
Experience in commercial litigation, an asset.
Perfect bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written).
As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate discounts
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Employee share ownership plan
Group RRSP
Health and Wellness program in the workplace
Employee and family assistance program
Special pricing on our products
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)
Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day on the clear legal job board!
Nov 09, 2023
Full time
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
Summary of tasks:
The incumbent will be an integral part of the legal team, supporting the needs of the Canadian division and those of Corporate Services. The successful candidate will provide support to several sectors of the company, including operations, sales, distribution, marketing, real estate, procurement, etc.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts of varying types.
Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to managers.
Provide continuous legal support to the departments and business units that are linked to Canadian Operations and corporate functions.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
2 to 4 years of experience in commercial law.
Excellent legal knowledge and capacity to solve problems.
Ability to draft and negotiate contracts, as well as manage priorities and a large volume of projects at once.
Ability to establish excellent interpersonal relationships and communicate clearly and efficiently with the different multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally, in a corporate environment as well as with legal professionals.
Professionalism, strong sense of ethics and responsibility, and good business sense.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate, as well as work independently.
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L. or LL.L.) and member of the Barreau du Québec.
Bachelor of Common Law (LL.B.), an asset.
Experience in commercial litigation, an asset.
Perfect bilingualism in English and French (spoken and written).
As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate discounts
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Employee share ownership plan
Group RRSP
Health and Wellness program in the workplace
Employee and family assistance program
Special pricing on our products
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)
Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day on the clear legal job board!
Position Summary... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas. What You'll Do... The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, adaptable and confident, and would like to build expertise advising on a wide variety of matters and leading complex transactions, including:
Partner with the Real Estate Business team in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for cross-functional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Prior experience advising on construction and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups. Ability to communicate in French is an asset. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Jun 06, 2023
Full time
Position Summary... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas. What You'll Do... The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years and has built a reputation of being trusted advisors. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development. This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, adaptable and confident, and would like to build expertise advising on a wide variety of matters and leading complex transactions, including:
Partner with the Real Estate Business team in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for cross-functional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Prior experience advising on construction and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups. Ability to communicate in French is an asset. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Are you ready to create better business outcomes with your legal skills and creativity? Join our team The in-house TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class, innovative solutions to the TELUS group of companies. Our scope of work is broad and diverse and includes contract and commercial law, regulatory law, commercial litigation, privacy law, intellectual property law, real estate and environmental law, securities law, employment law, pensions, financing, mergers and acquisitions and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers. Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together As a dynamic, business-minded lawyer you will have the opportunity to leverage your background to support TELUS' business units on a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation and employment law matters. Here's How You’ll: Manage a challenging and diverse portfolio of legal work
Provide litigation and pre-litigation support on legal issues to all business units in TELUS
Collaborate and work with colleagues in Legal Services from offices across the country
Collaborate and work with external counsels across the country
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join an innovative and leading national company with operations across Canada, gain exposure to legal issues across TELUS’ diverse range of business groups including telecommunications, health, and home security, and engage in a broad and challenging legal portfolio. You're the missing piece of the puzzle
2 to 4 years of post-call practice
Broad commercial litigation experience with a law firm or in an in-house role
Ability to work in both French and English on civil law and common law matters
Talented in one or more of the following subject areas: contractual disputes
commercial litigation
claims litigation
telecommunications law
law enforcement agency production orders
Strong legal and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate legal advice effectively, in both oral and written form
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to focus on critical goals and strive for superior results
Recognized for your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities
Drive to learn, understand and proactively contribute to business objectives, and to work collaboratively and creatively
Personable, and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with sophisticated clients
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Quebec, British Columbia and/or Ontario
Feb 06, 2023
Full time
Are you ready to create better business outcomes with your legal skills and creativity? Join our team The in-house TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class, innovative solutions to the TELUS group of companies. Our scope of work is broad and diverse and includes contract and commercial law, regulatory law, commercial litigation, privacy law, intellectual property law, real estate and environmental law, securities law, employment law, pensions, financing, mergers and acquisitions and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers. Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together As a dynamic, business-minded lawyer you will have the opportunity to leverage your background to support TELUS' business units on a wide range of litigation, pre-litigation and employment law matters. Here's How You’ll: Manage a challenging and diverse portfolio of legal work
Provide litigation and pre-litigation support on legal issues to all business units in TELUS
Collaborate and work with colleagues in Legal Services from offices across the country
Collaborate and work with external counsels across the country
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join an innovative and leading national company with operations across Canada, gain exposure to legal issues across TELUS’ diverse range of business groups including telecommunications, health, and home security, and engage in a broad and challenging legal portfolio. You're the missing piece of the puzzle
2 to 4 years of post-call practice
Broad commercial litigation experience with a law firm or in an in-house role
Ability to work in both French and English on civil law and common law matters
Talented in one or more of the following subject areas: contractual disputes
commercial litigation
claims litigation
telecommunications law
law enforcement agency production orders
Strong legal and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate legal advice effectively, in both oral and written form
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to focus on critical goals and strive for superior results
Recognized for your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities
Drive to learn, understand and proactively contribute to business objectives, and to work collaboratively and creatively
Personable, and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with sophisticated clients
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Quebec, British Columbia and/or Ontario