Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracting and Technology
Loblaw CompaniesCome 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.
Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracting and Technology
Role Overview:
The Company is seeking a Legal Counsel professional to join its Legal Department. Reporting to a Senior Director or Director, Legal Counsel, you will primarily provide commercial contracting and advisory support to the Company’s technology, e-commerce, loyalty, and retail media business lines.
Loblaw has adopted a hybrid working model. For this position, you are required to work a minimum of four days per week in one of three offices (downtown Toronto, North York, or Brampton) with a minimum of one day a week in the Brampton head office.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
Provide the business with counsel on strategic initiatives, projects, and transactions, including identifying risks and proposing practical solutions/mitigation tactics
Advise on a variety of matters including technology, privacy, security, and artificial intelligence
Work closely with other members of the Legal team, procurement and various risk functions to continuously improve templates, processes, and create efficiencies
Participate in the development and delivery of annual team objectives
Be an active participant within the Legal team, including participation in committees of interest
Personally demonstrate and foster within the Legal department a culture of excellence that reflects Loblaw values
WHAT YOU BRING:
2-7 years of commercial contracting experience in an in-house legal department or a large law firm
Experience in technology as it relates to commercial transactions and agreements – including SaaS arrangements, software license agreements, and data protection terms – is an asset
Further experience in e-commerce, loyalty programs, digital advertising, privacy, security, and/or AI is an additional asset
Strong business acumen, analytical, communication and presentation competencies
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders, facilitate consensus, and build relationships
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with the ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced team environment
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
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.
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