Venez faire votre différence dans les communautés à travers le Canada, où l'authenticité, la confiance et l'établissement de liens sont valorisés - alors que nous façonnons l'avenir du commerce de détail au Canada, ensemble. Notre position unique en tant que l'un des plus grands employeurs du pays, celle associée à notre engagement à avoir un impact positif sur la vie de tous les Canadiens, viens offrir à nos collègues une gamme d'opportunités et d'expériences pour aider les Canadiens à Vivre Bien, Vivre Pleinement. Chez Les Compagnies Loblaw Limitée, nous réussissons grâce à la collaboration, à l'engagement et nous plaçons la barre haute pour nous-mêmes et ceux qui nous entourent. Que vous débutiez votre carrière, que vous réintégriez le marché du travail ou que vous recherchiez un nouvel emploi, votre place est avec nous. Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, effective October 2024, is 4 days in the office Legal Counsel, Labour Employment, and Human Rights The Legal Counsel, Labour, Employment, and Human Rights will provide legal and strategic support to our various business groups, including Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Retail Store and Supply Chain Operations. The Legal Counsel, Labour, Employment, and Human Rights will also provide guidance to Human Resources and Labour Relations professionals to support them with labour and employment related concerns while creating learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will provide sound, practical advice, using strong judgment in a fast-paced business environment. Responsibilities
Representing the business at labour arbitration hearings, human rights mediations and hearings, and labour board mediations and hearings.
Delivering strategic advice to labour relations and human resources partners on a wide range of day-to-day labour and employment issues including collective agreement interpretation and discipline and termination matters.
Drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of labour and employment-related documents including employment agreements and policies.
Managing employment litigation matters.
Providing strategic and technical advice to the business pertaining to occupational health and safety obligations, workplace safety and insurance, and related statutory obligations.
Advising with regards to employee privacy issues to ensure compliance with statutory and common-law obligations.
Initiating and providing training sessions for the business to ensure a common and well-informed approach to all aspects of human resources management, as well as compliance with statutory and common law obligations.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years post call of extensive experience in all aspects of management-side labour and employment law matters, either at a firm, in-house, or a combination.
Demonstrated experience conducting labour arbitrations and human rights hearings.
Excellent oral advocacy skills.
Strong analytical and drafting skills.
A strategic and business-oriented mindset, to ensure that litigation strategy supports the businesses’ interests (short and long term), while mitigating risks.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience in immigration matters and AODA compliance would be an asset.
Notre engagement envers la durabilité et l'impact social est un élément essentiel de notre façon de faire des affaires. Nous concentrons notre attention sur les domaines où nous pouvons avoir le plus grand impact. Notre approche de la durabilité et de l'impact social repose sur trois piliers - l'environnement, l'approvisionnement et la communauté. Nous recherchons constamment des moyens de faire preuve de leadership dans ces domaines importants. Nos valeurs ÊTRE – Engagement, Tient à coeur, Respect et Excellence – guident toutes nos prises de décision et prennent vie à travers notre culture bleue. Nous offrons à nos collègues des carrières progressives, une formation complète, de la flexibilité ainsi que les nombreux avantages compétitifs - voici quelques-unes des nombreuses raisons pour lesquelles nous sommes classés au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs du Canada, au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour la diversité au Canada, au palmarès des employeurs les plus verts au Canada et au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour les jeunes au Canada. Si vous ne savez pas si votre expérience correspond à toutes les exigences ci-dessus, nous vous encourageons à postuler quand même. Nous recherchons des perspectives de candidatures variées, qui incluent des expériences diverses que nous pouvons ajouter à notre équipe. Nous nous concentrons depuis longtemps sur la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion, car nous savons que cela fera de notre entreprise un meilleur lieu de travail et de magasinage. Nous nous engageons à créer des environnements accessibles pour nos collègues, candidats et clients. Les demandes d'aménagement en raison d'un handicap (qui peut être visible ou pas, temporaire ou permanent) peuvent être faites à n'importe quel stade de la demande et de l'emploi. Nous encourageons les candidats à faire connaître leurs besoins en matière d'accommodation afin que nous puissions offrir des opportunités équitables. Veuillez noter : Les candidats âgés de 18 ans ou plus doivent effectuer une vérification des antécédents criminels. Les détails seront fournis lors du processus d’embauche.
Feb 25, 2025
Full time
Venez faire votre différence dans les communautés à travers le Canada, où l'authenticité, la confiance et l'établissement de liens sont valorisés - alors que nous façonnons l'avenir du commerce de détail au Canada, ensemble. Notre position unique en tant que l'un des plus grands employeurs du pays, celle associée à notre engagement à avoir un impact positif sur la vie de tous les Canadiens, viens offrir à nos collègues une gamme d'opportunités et d'expériences pour aider les Canadiens à Vivre Bien, Vivre Pleinement. Chez Les Compagnies Loblaw Limitée, nous réussissons grâce à la collaboration, à l'engagement et nous plaçons la barre haute pour nous-mêmes et ceux qui nous entourent. Que vous débutiez votre carrière, que vous réintégriez le marché du travail ou que vous recherchiez un nouvel emploi, votre place est avec nous. Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, effective October 2024, is 4 days in the office Legal Counsel, Labour Employment, and Human Rights The Legal Counsel, Labour, Employment, and Human Rights will provide legal and strategic support to our various business groups, including Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Retail Store and Supply Chain Operations. The Legal Counsel, Labour, Employment, and Human Rights will also provide guidance to Human Resources and Labour Relations professionals to support them with labour and employment related concerns while creating learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will provide sound, practical advice, using strong judgment in a fast-paced business environment. Responsibilities
Representing the business at labour arbitration hearings, human rights mediations and hearings, and labour board mediations and hearings.
Delivering strategic advice to labour relations and human resources partners on a wide range of day-to-day labour and employment issues including collective agreement interpretation and discipline and termination matters.
Drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of labour and employment-related documents including employment agreements and policies.
Managing employment litigation matters.
Providing strategic and technical advice to the business pertaining to occupational health and safety obligations, workplace safety and insurance, and related statutory obligations.
Advising with regards to employee privacy issues to ensure compliance with statutory and common-law obligations.
Initiating and providing training sessions for the business to ensure a common and well-informed approach to all aspects of human resources management, as well as compliance with statutory and common law obligations.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years post call of extensive experience in all aspects of management-side labour and employment law matters, either at a firm, in-house, or a combination.
Demonstrated experience conducting labour arbitrations and human rights hearings.
Excellent oral advocacy skills.
Strong analytical and drafting skills.
A strategic and business-oriented mindset, to ensure that litigation strategy supports the businesses’ interests (short and long term), while mitigating risks.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience in immigration matters and AODA compliance would be an asset.
Notre engagement envers la durabilité et l'impact social est un élément essentiel de notre façon de faire des affaires. Nous concentrons notre attention sur les domaines où nous pouvons avoir le plus grand impact. Notre approche de la durabilité et de l'impact social repose sur trois piliers - l'environnement, l'approvisionnement et la communauté. Nous recherchons constamment des moyens de faire preuve de leadership dans ces domaines importants. Nos valeurs ÊTRE – Engagement, Tient à coeur, Respect et Excellence – guident toutes nos prises de décision et prennent vie à travers notre culture bleue. Nous offrons à nos collègues des carrières progressives, une formation complète, de la flexibilité ainsi que les nombreux avantages compétitifs - voici quelques-unes des nombreuses raisons pour lesquelles nous sommes classés au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs du Canada, au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour la diversité au Canada, au palmarès des employeurs les plus verts au Canada et au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour les jeunes au Canada. Si vous ne savez pas si votre expérience correspond à toutes les exigences ci-dessus, nous vous encourageons à postuler quand même. Nous recherchons des perspectives de candidatures variées, qui incluent des expériences diverses que nous pouvons ajouter à notre équipe. Nous nous concentrons depuis longtemps sur la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion, car nous savons que cela fera de notre entreprise un meilleur lieu de travail et de magasinage. Nous nous engageons à créer des environnements accessibles pour nos collègues, candidats et clients. Les demandes d'aménagement en raison d'un handicap (qui peut être visible ou pas, temporaire ou permanent) peuvent être faites à n'importe quel stade de la demande et de l'emploi. Nous encourageons les candidats à faire connaître leurs besoins en matière d'accommodation afin que nous puissions offrir des opportunités équitables. Veuillez noter : Les candidats âgés de 18 ans ou plus doivent effectuer une vérification des antécédents criminels. Les détails seront fournis lors du processus d’embauche.
Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial Division: Legal Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Employment type: full-time permanent employment Job location: Ontario or Quebec (remote opportunity) This position is remote operating out of Ontario or Quebec and travel into our Facilities including but not limited to Brampton, Bradford, Markham, Toronto or Jarvis Ontario may be required at times. A little about us Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you! We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and have a diverse team who bring their best every day, so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Greybeard and Whistler. Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG , act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community. Job summary We are searching for a dynamic professional to join our Legal Division as our newest Senior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will report into the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Legal and Global Regulatory Affairs and be responsible for providing legal advice, consultation, research, and guidance to internal stakeholders as it relates to corporate, commercial, procurement, construction and IT law. More specifically, you will support key client groups with preparing legal responses and documentation etc., and also lead contract developments and negotiations to drive cost-effective solutions and help open the world to cannabis. Sound interesting? Here is a little more… As the Senior Legal Counsel you will be responsible for…
Legal Analysis and Advice: you will work collaboratively with assigned client groups and internal stakeholders to provide day-to-day accurate commercial and real property legal advice. You will foster strong relationships to develop an understanding of organizational needs and mitigate corporate risk in the contracting of commercial terms and conditions on behalf of the corporation and its subsidiaries. You will deliver practical and accurate legal opinions and advice on legal matters that involve interpreting facts, precedents, and evaluating situations in compliance with policies and all applicable laws and statutes.
Commercial Contract Management: you will draft, review and negotiate commercial and real property agreements/arrangements with external vendors/parties and provide consultation to achieve timely, quality, cost-effective performance (e.g. new commercial contract terms and conditions, operational and third-party agreements including purchase and sale of assets, review of existing contract terms and conditions, amendments, general legal documentation review, real property documentation and agreements.
Legal Research and Policy Development: you will conduct detailed legal research on emerging issues, best practices, current case law and renders interpretations of statutes, regulations to inform commercial legal services strategy and issues management activities. You will also participate in policy development where legal services are provided.
External Stakeholder Management:you will liaise with external counsel to negotiate and execute agreements in support of the organization’s capital and maintenance work programs and customer-initiated projects.
You’re the ideal candidate if you have…
A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (JD)
Called to the of the bar in Ontario or Quebec, with membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or Quebec
Ten (10) or more years professional experience in commercial law in the following areas: procurement, information technology, construction, and real property (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
Previous experience in corporate M&A inclusive of due diligence, complex contract negotiation, and post-transaction integration
Experience operating in a global organization (regulated environment an asset) and strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, and legislation and common law impacting the organization
Strong project and time management skills equipped with the ability to make informed decisions and distill legal information strategically
Excellent communication skills capable of leading complex negotiations and conveying technical terms in simple formats for various audiences
Life@Aurora With us, you'll find a place where you belong and love where you work with competitive compensation, stock options, RRSP matching, performance bonuses, remote-work, benefits, virtual happy hours, 420 celebrations and more! We will go above and beyond to prioritize your success and help you #GrowWithAurora . Learn more by visiting our Careers Page - Careers - Aurora Global Leader in Cannabis (auroramj.com) Next steps Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email. Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!) . Diversity and inclusion At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! Health and safety If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.
Jun 14, 2024
Remote
Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial Division: Legal Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Employment type: full-time permanent employment Job location: Ontario or Quebec (remote opportunity) This position is remote operating out of Ontario or Quebec and travel into our Facilities including but not limited to Brampton, Bradford, Markham, Toronto or Jarvis Ontario may be required at times. A little about us Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you! We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and have a diverse team who bring their best every day, so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Greybeard and Whistler. Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG , act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community. Job summary We are searching for a dynamic professional to join our Legal Division as our newest Senior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will report into the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Legal and Global Regulatory Affairs and be responsible for providing legal advice, consultation, research, and guidance to internal stakeholders as it relates to corporate, commercial, procurement, construction and IT law. More specifically, you will support key client groups with preparing legal responses and documentation etc., and also lead contract developments and negotiations to drive cost-effective solutions and help open the world to cannabis. Sound interesting? Here is a little more… As the Senior Legal Counsel you will be responsible for…
Legal Analysis and Advice: you will work collaboratively with assigned client groups and internal stakeholders to provide day-to-day accurate commercial and real property legal advice. You will foster strong relationships to develop an understanding of organizational needs and mitigate corporate risk in the contracting of commercial terms and conditions on behalf of the corporation and its subsidiaries. You will deliver practical and accurate legal opinions and advice on legal matters that involve interpreting facts, precedents, and evaluating situations in compliance with policies and all applicable laws and statutes.
Commercial Contract Management: you will draft, review and negotiate commercial and real property agreements/arrangements with external vendors/parties and provide consultation to achieve timely, quality, cost-effective performance (e.g. new commercial contract terms and conditions, operational and third-party agreements including purchase and sale of assets, review of existing contract terms and conditions, amendments, general legal documentation review, real property documentation and agreements.
Legal Research and Policy Development: you will conduct detailed legal research on emerging issues, best practices, current case law and renders interpretations of statutes, regulations to inform commercial legal services strategy and issues management activities. You will also participate in policy development where legal services are provided.
External Stakeholder Management:you will liaise with external counsel to negotiate and execute agreements in support of the organization’s capital and maintenance work programs and customer-initiated projects.
You’re the ideal candidate if you have…
A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (JD)
Called to the of the bar in Ontario or Quebec, with membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or Quebec
Ten (10) or more years professional experience in commercial law in the following areas: procurement, information technology, construction, and real property (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
Previous experience in corporate M&A inclusive of due diligence, complex contract negotiation, and post-transaction integration
Experience operating in a global organization (regulated environment an asset) and strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, and legislation and common law impacting the organization
Strong project and time management skills equipped with the ability to make informed decisions and distill legal information strategically
Excellent communication skills capable of leading complex negotiations and conveying technical terms in simple formats for various audiences
Life@Aurora With us, you'll find a place where you belong and love where you work with competitive compensation, stock options, RRSP matching, performance bonuses, remote-work, benefits, virtual happy hours, 420 celebrations and more! We will go above and beyond to prioritize your success and help you #GrowWithAurora . Learn more by visiting our Careers Page - Careers - Aurora Global Leader in Cannabis (auroramj.com) Next steps Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email. Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!) . Diversity and inclusion At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! Health and safety If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.
Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague. Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader and the nation’s largest retailer. With a network of 2,500 corporate and independently-operated stores in communities across the country, we employ close to 200,000 Canadians, making Loblaw one of Canada’s largest private sector employers. We have been consistently recognized in Canada as an employer of choice--most recently, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024), Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (2024), Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2024) and Canada’s Greenest Employers (2023). It’s no secret… Loblaw is committed to being socially responsible by respecting the environment, sourcing with integrity, making a positive difference in our communities, reflecting our nation’s diversity and being a great place to work--while continuing to anticipate and deliver on our customers’ needs in a rapidly evolving retail industry. We are looking for an experienced legal counsel to provide commercial contracting support to various businesses within Loblaw. This includes divisions such as Loblaw's Market and Hard Discount, Control Brand (including President's Choice® and Quo Beauty products), Shoppers Drug Mart, and the Business Enablement and Enterprise Procurement (BEEP) team. As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting contracts and leading negotiations in a wide range of areas, including supply chain (transportation, warehousing, logistics), healthcare, retail and store services, prestige beauty, marketing, global sourcing, corporate services, energy, construction, information technology, and more. Additionally, you will provide strategic advice and legal support for enterprise-wide projects and initiatives. Role requirements : You are a self-motivated lawyer with extensive experience in commercial contracting. You excel at providing practical and sound legal advice, using strong judgment, reasoning, and diplomacy, even in fast-paced business environments. Your resourcefulness, flexibility, and eagerness to learn make you a constant learner who is open to new ideas and genuinely interested in our business. You thrive on creative problem-solving and are not afraid to offer fresh perspectives and identify innovative paths beyond the status quo. Additionally, you possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to build and foster strong, collaborative and trusted relationships with business partners, procurement teams, and colleagues within the Legal Department.
Minimum 5 years’ post-call experience gained from a major law firm and/or corporation.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal. Able to communicate key information effectively, in a manner that is appropriately tailored for the audience and instills confidence.
Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
Ability to produce concise, insightful legal opinions and summaries as requested by the business or other members of the Legal Department.
Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset.
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
May 23, 2024
Hybrid
Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague. Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader and the nation’s largest retailer. With a network of 2,500 corporate and independently-operated stores in communities across the country, we employ close to 200,000 Canadians, making Loblaw one of Canada’s largest private sector employers. We have been consistently recognized in Canada as an employer of choice--most recently, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024), Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (2024), Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2024) and Canada’s Greenest Employers (2023). It’s no secret… Loblaw is committed to being socially responsible by respecting the environment, sourcing with integrity, making a positive difference in our communities, reflecting our nation’s diversity and being a great place to work--while continuing to anticipate and deliver on our customers’ needs in a rapidly evolving retail industry. We are looking for an experienced legal counsel to provide commercial contracting support to various businesses within Loblaw. This includes divisions such as Loblaw's Market and Hard Discount, Control Brand (including President's Choice® and Quo Beauty products), Shoppers Drug Mart, and the Business Enablement and Enterprise Procurement (BEEP) team. As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting contracts and leading negotiations in a wide range of areas, including supply chain (transportation, warehousing, logistics), healthcare, retail and store services, prestige beauty, marketing, global sourcing, corporate services, energy, construction, information technology, and more. Additionally, you will provide strategic advice and legal support for enterprise-wide projects and initiatives. Role requirements : You are a self-motivated lawyer with extensive experience in commercial contracting. You excel at providing practical and sound legal advice, using strong judgment, reasoning, and diplomacy, even in fast-paced business environments. Your resourcefulness, flexibility, and eagerness to learn make you a constant learner who is open to new ideas and genuinely interested in our business. You thrive on creative problem-solving and are not afraid to offer fresh perspectives and identify innovative paths beyond the status quo. Additionally, you possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to build and foster strong, collaborative and trusted relationships with business partners, procurement teams, and colleagues within the Legal Department.
Minimum 5 years’ post-call experience gained from a major law firm and/or corporation.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal. Able to communicate key information effectively, in a manner that is appropriately tailored for the audience and instills confidence.
Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
Ability to produce concise, insightful legal opinions and summaries as requested by the business or other members of the Legal Department.
Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset.
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.