Corporate Counsel

5 months ago

Toronto, Canada Indigo Full time

Company Description

Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 150 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.

WHO WE ARE

We love books and all things beautiful
We are Canada's Cultural Department Store
Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning

**We play by the following rules**:
We exist to add joy to our customers' lives each and every time they interact with us and our products
Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers
We treat each other the way we'd treat a valued friend
We inspire each other to do our best work
We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
We give back to the communities in which we operate

**Job Description**:
The Corporate Counsel is a trusted advisor to the business, providing pragmatic legal advice and assistance. Demonstrating a strong foundation in applicable legislation and corporate requirements, practices and policies, the Corporate Counsel is focused on assisting Indigo in achieving its priorities, projects and processes, while mitigating risk and liability in a cost-effective manner.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

Robust relationships with and positive feedback from key business partners
Reduction and management of corporate risk
Achievement of deadlines and expectations established for projects in alignment with corporate strategic initiatives
Cost management and protection of assets through contract negotiation, documentation and ongoing management

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic

Maintain a high level of strategic foresight by identifying customer and business needs, and adjusting departmental and team objectives accordingly.

Functional

Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes.
Provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice and support to business units on a wide range of day-to-day commercial matters, including technology initiatives, intellectual property, information security, privacy and related matters, promotion and marketing campaigns, commercial and IP dispute resolution and litigation management.
Review, draft, interpret and negotiate a range of commercial contracts for business units, including agreements relating to publisher, vendor and supplier relationships, licensing, distribution, consulting and confidentiality.
Identify business and legal risk and make recommendations on how issues should be addressed to mitigate corporate liability while remaining competitive in the industry.
Lead employee and vendor training in areas of primary responsibility, including through targeted efforts and as part of ongoing compliance training.
Seek out, manage and refine new, cost-effective legal service delivery approaches and technologies.
Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues and working to resolve them.
Provide support and assistance to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Legal Department at all levels and in all other areas, as required.

People

Develop strong, collaborative cross-functional relationships that support key business partners and Legal team.
See the total organization with an integrated perspective.
Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input.
Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback.

Cultural

Conduct oneself in a manner that promotes, and is aligned with, Indigo's Guiding Principles.
As a leader, hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of Indigo's culture and create an environment that fosters a customer-centric approach.
Act as an ambassador for the brand and build positive relationships within the department, across the company, and with key stakeholders.
Model Indigo's beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do.
Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset.
Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes.
Embrace, champion and influence change through your team and/or the organization.

SCOPE

**Reports to**: Chief Administrative Officer

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

**Internal**:
Legal
Strategic Sourcing & Profit Improvement team
Finance
Technology teams
Merchants
Marketing, Loyalty and Creative teams

**External**:
External Legal Counsel
Government Agencies and Regulators
Suppliers and Vendors

**Qualifications**:
Work Experience / Education / Certifications

Qualified to practice law in Ontario.
JD, LL.B. or equivalent.
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