Senior Legal Counsel

Job Posting Description:

This is a hybrid role

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (Commercial), the Legal Counsel / Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice across the LCBO’s operational divisions including IT, marketing & advertising, retail operations, finance, and supply chain & logistics. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, providing strategic legal advice, and delivering pragmatic business-oriented solutions.

If you are looking for an opportunity to get diverse commercial experience in an exciting retail environment, then this is the role for you!

This is a 14-month maternity leave contract, beginning late May 2025.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to, master services agreements, software license & support agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, purchase agreements and related transactional documents such as statements of work, order forms, purchase orders, and terms of use.
• Supporting the LCBO’s IT, marketing, retail operations, finance, and supply chain & logistics teams by identifying and managing potential areas of legal risk.
• Working closely with LCBO’s business units and indirect procurement team to review procurement and related transaction documents including requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotes (RFQs).
• Advise internal business units on compliance and regulatory issues, including our marketing and corporate affairs teams.
  
  
  

What will you bring to the team:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-call experience gained from a top-tier law firm and/or large in-house legal department.
• Broad and extensive commercial experience in an in-house environment supporting various business stakeholders including IT, marketing and retail operations.
• Experience working in a regulated industry and/or public-sector preferred.
• Substantive knowledge in beverage-alcohol regulations, cybersecurity, and privacy (FIPPA) an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, pragmatism, and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and internal clients.
• Strong business acumen, the ability to work independently, analytical capabilities, and a strategic mindset.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
  
  
  

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via WorkPerks, and much more.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.