Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Milton, Canada Gordon Food ServiceGordon Service Alimentaire Full time
Welcome to Gordon Food Service

We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.

There’s a seat at our table for you…

This role is based in Milton, Ontario as a part of the growing legal team in Canada.

What We Offer:
  • Hybrid work
  • Travel across Canada and occasionally in US
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
  • FULL flex benefits program
  • Company matching RRSP
  • Profit Sharing
  • 125-year, family-owned and operated company history
  • Family culture and advancement opportunities

What you would do:
  • Supports the Canadian Business unit in navigating the ever-changing legal landscape
  • Providing legal advice to guide the business through compliance and mitigate risks
  • Balance the number of legal inquiries that come in from business owners and support the Associate General Counsel in all aspects of the Canadian operations, while being the primary contact for employment related matters
  • Assist with project work and strategic efforts, including the advancement of contract lifecycle management technology
  • General provision of legal advice to business and operational employees of company and specialty companies including but not limited to:
    • Employment Law
    • Commercial Law
    • Corporate Law
    • Real Estate Law
    • Litigation
    • IP Law
    • Regulatory


Does this sound like you?
  • Minimum 4 years of post-call legal experience in a corporate legal environment or Top-tier law firm with some exposure to employment matters required; preference for expertise in employment matters or in-house lawyer
  • Have demonstrate well-developed communication skills and excellent business acumen
  • Possess excellent time and case management skills; ability to shift quickly between substantive areas of law in a fast paced environment
  • Be recognized by a high level of integrity exercised internally and in representing the business externally
  • English fluency required, additional French fluency – an asset


# GFSCA

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

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