Assistant General Counsel - CAN

Job Analysis: Assistant General Counsel — Molson Coors

Molson Coors is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its Americas Legal & Government Affairs team, based in Toronto, Ontario. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel - Canada.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base Salary Range: $142,700.00 – $187,300.00 CAD
• Short-Term Incentive: 20% target bonus
• Long-Term Incentive: $15,000 USD + 600 Non-Qualified Stock Options target
• Benefits & Perks: Approx. $11,000 average spend (health, dental, vision, retirement with employer match, EAP, and wellness incentives), plus paid time off, an on-site pub, brand swag, and free beverages.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and support the growth of a team of legal colleagues through regular career discussions and 1-on-1 coaching.
• Commercial & Regulatory Legal Counsel: Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessments to Canadian sales and commercial teams regarding trade practices, pricing, shopper marketing, and revenue management.
• Contractual & Commercial Transactions: Review, draft, negotiate, and amend complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance and applicable laws.
• Dispute Resolution & Risk Management: Manage legal risks, resolve commercial disputes, and represent Molson Coors on complex matters with clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Process Improvement: Develop and enhance contract management workflows, standard procedures, templates, and playbooks.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: Law degree (LL.B. / J.D.) and active membership in good standing with a provincial bar.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience, ideally within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or beverage industry.
• Core Competencies: Proven technical legal expertise paired with strong business acumen; exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills; and a demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
• Leadership Style: An authentic, motivating leader committed to fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team culture.