Senior Manager, Legal Counsel

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's food and pharmacy leader and one of the nation's largest employers, is seeking a dedicated Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal Department for a 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated lawyer with 2+ years of post-call experience gained from a major law firm and/or corporation.

What You'll Do:

Working closely with various business groups across Loblaw, including Loblaw's Market, Hard Discount, Control Brand (President's Choice), PC Bank, and Shoppers Drug Mart, you will:

• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical and sound legal advice across diverse areas such as supply chain, healthcare, retail services, marketing, global sourcing, banking, energy, and information technology.
• Offer strategic legal support for enterprise-wide projects and initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of post-call experience as a commercial lawyer.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Superior time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong judgment and the ability to provide concise, insightful legal opinions.

SDM has adopted a hybrid working model which includes a combination of working 4 days in the office and 1 day remotely, providing the opportunity to split time between Loblaw's head office in Brampton and its Shoppers Drug Mart office in North York. Join a company committed to its employees and making a positive difference in its communities.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.