Commercial Legal Counsel

2 days ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Sofina Foods Inc. Full time

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team in Markham, Ontario.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in contract law, corporate/commercial law, and trademark law, with a proven track record of providing expert legal services and policy guidelines to in-house counsel and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and evaluate contractual agreements with customers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure commercial opportunities are maximized, objectives are met, and contractual agreements are reasonable and achievable.
  • Administer the Concord contract management system, working with various corporate functions to ensure timely renewal or termination notifications and contract re-negotiations.
  • Implement standard contract templates and workflows to improve contracting process efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Lead corporate governance activities for Sofina Foods Inc. and its subsidiaries.
  • Provide legal advice on marketing, promotional, and trademark activities to ensure compliance with laws.
  • Advise the organization on changes in laws and regulations, evaluating their impact on operations and developing the company's position on these changes.
  • Support major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
  • Assess merits of cases filed by or against the company, working with management and legal team to conduct litigation, develop case strategy, and approve settlements.
Requirements:
  • A law degree from an accredited law school and a valid license to practice law in Canada.
  • A minimum of 5 years of related in-house/law firm legal experience in Canada, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
  • English/French bilingualism is an asset.
  • Extensive legal experience in contract law, corporate/commercial law, trademark law, mergers and acquisitions, competition, and privacy.
  • Broad knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, analytical ability, business savvy, and a balance of legal, compliance, and operational experience.
  • Financially literate, able to understand financial statements and draw conclusions.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.



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