Senior Corporate Counsel

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Corporate Counsel role at Home Hardware Stores LimitedWe’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.Where Legal Strategy Meets Business ImpactAs Senior Corporate Counsel, you’ll lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of a wide range of commercial agreements, while mentoring the team and driving efficiency through process improvement and risk alignment. This high-impact role calls for a business-minded legal professional who can balance expertise with strategic execution. Led by the Vice President, Legal & Assistant Corporate Secretary, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong experience from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department, who thrives on balancing legal precision with practical business solutions.Ready to make an impact? Here’s how: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, customer, licensing, service, distribution, and confidentiality agreements. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk with commercial objectives. Ensure that contracts are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Serve as a subject matter expert on standard contract terms and risk allocation. Supervise, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to contract review personnel/specialists without formal legal training. Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and guidance materials to support consistency and efficiency. Train non-legal personnel on contract review processes, issue spotting, and escalation protocols. Review and approve escalations from contract specialists to ensure quality and accuracy. Support in developing and implementing contract management policies and procedures. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in contract review workflows, including use of technology, automation, and knowledge management. Monitor contract-related risks and escalate significant issues. Maintain strong working knowledge of the company’s risk profile and ensure contract provisions align with organizational risk tolerance. Assist with the development and oversight of the marketing collateral review process, including with respect to advertising marketing law compliance. Support litigation management, including coordinating with external counsel, tracking proceedings, and managing document production. Provide oversight and support for intellectual property (IP) management, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing issues. Contribute to special projects and other legal matters as assigned. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on contract-related and general legal matters. Partner with compliance, privacy, and risk management teams to ensure legal obligations are met. Assist in training business teams on contract risk awareness and legal best practices. Law Degree and LL.B. or J.D. with a license in good standing and admission to practice law in Ontario. 5 years of post-call experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts. Background in either a reputable law firm or in-house legal department; experience in both is an asset. Demonstrated ability to mentor and oversee non-legal contract review specialists. Ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice that aligns with organizational goals. Strong written and verbal communication; adept at translating complex legal issues for non-legal audiences. Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong judgment in assessing and balancing legal risks with commercial priorities. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and improve processes in a fast-paced environment. The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model. Qualifications Law Degree and LL.B. or J.D. with a license in good standing and admission to practice law in Ontario. 5 years of post-call experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts. Background in either a reputable law firm or in-house legal department; experience in both is an asset. Demonstrated ability to mentor and oversee non-legal contract review specialists. Strong written and verbal communication; adept at translating complex legal issues for non-legal audiences. Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong judgment in assessing and balancing legal risks with commercial priorities. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and improve processes in a fast-paced environment. The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model. Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Retail Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Home Hardware Stores Limited by 2x Get notified about new Senior Corporate Counsel jobs in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr