Legal Counsel (Contract)

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Contract Duration: 6 Months

Are you a lawyer who is viewed as a strategic partner to your internal business clients? Do you work toward excellence and are you dedicated to continuous improvement? Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will support and provide legal advice to the LCBO's multiple departments on matters of commercial law.

If you embrace challenges, and are passionate about delivering legal solutions, then this is the role for you!

About the Role

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements relating to marketing & advertising, retail operations, supply chain & logistics, and IT.   
• Supporting the operations and strategic goals of the LCBO by conducting legal research and providing advice to Senior Counsel and the Assistant General Counsel on commercial law and regulatory matters.
• Assessing and communicating legal risks while collaborating on the development of business strategies.

About You

• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 0+ years of experience dealing with a variety of commercial law matters, gained from a major law firm or large in-house legal department.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a client-oriented approach, and a demonstrated ability to build trust with colleagues and internal clients to present issues, options and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to project manage critical work to completion.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and pro-actively look for opportunities to add value.
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Solid legal training and pragmatic experience in corporate and commercial legal matters. 

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 Workperk.

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.

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100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5E 0C7

Telephone: 416 864-2462

E-mail: [email protected]

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The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.