Senior Legal Counsel, Circle K

Circle K

Location:
Canada, Toronto

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Senior Legal Counsel in Couche-Tard, you'll work closely with the Canadian legal team under the Legal Affairs Department, advising on civil and commercial law matters, negotiating and drafting contracts, and providing legal opinions to support various business units.

Job Responsibility:

Draft, revise, validate and negotiate various contracts and agreements and identify legal risks where applicable
Assess the regulatory environment for mobility, electric vehicles, tobacco and alcohol sales
Ensure the application of the normative framework in contractual matters
Prepare and provide legal opinions, mainly in civil and commercial law
Research, analyze and interpret legislative standards applicable to identified issues
Provide legal opinions and practical solutions to the various business units
Manage certain large-scale disputes
Work in partnership with the various business units, particularly in identifying strategies and desired objectives in the preparation of files
Develop solutions to legal issues raised by business unit employees, and provide the necessary support to implement these solutions
Ensure that the company's regular activities are carried out in compliance with laws, corporate policies and sound governance and business practices
Advise business units on legislative changes in the industry
Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge in areas of law relevant to practice
Occasional interaction with external lawyers, consultants, professionals and suppliers
Follow-up on various files submitted for analysis and recommendations
Perform all related functions associated with the profession.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in law
Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in civil and commercial law or litigation, in a company or law firm
Strong skills in negotiating and drafting various agreements
Proven ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and to manage several concurrent files within established deadlines
Ability to analyze and synthesize, and to explain legal concepts in simple terms
Ability to organize work and manage priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
Bilingualism required (French and English), both written and spoken.

What we offer:

Group Insurance Program: Stay healthy and happy
Pension Plan: Plan for your future
Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future
Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with vacation, sick, and personal days
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Recognition and Rewards
Mentorship Program
Scholarship Program for employees and their children.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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