Legal Counsel

Arterra Wines Canada


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Mississauga, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Who We Are:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will act as a generalist, providing legal support across multiple commercial areas of the business, with a special focus on sales and export, real estate and commercial leasing, operations, and liquor licensing law.

This role reports to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. This role is an in-person role based in the company’s offices in Mississauga, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for contract negotiation, drafting and review across various areas of the business, including but not limited to real estate and commercial leasing, procurement, operations, supply chain, sales, export, transportation, corporate, finance, and a range of other agreements.
  • Responsible for expertise in and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and policies relating to liquor licensing, real estate and commercial leasing, transportation, municipal law, importation and export of goods, supply chain, and providing legal advice and research on same. May support related litigation matters.
  • Responsible for coordinating with external counsel on specific assignments, reviewing preliminary advice and providing internal recommendations.
  • Provide advice and training on legal compliance of product and business operations, which may include but are not limited to: liquor regulation (AGCO and other Canadian provinces), real estate and commercial leasing, transportation, municipal law, supply chain, corporate compliance requirements in relevant Canadian provinces, and other legal matters as needed.
  • Develop and review standard form agreements, review processes and develop automations; providing legal reporting, resources and drafting policies.

What You Bring

  • Law Degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an accredited law school
  • Called to the Bar of Ontario
  • 1-3 years experience in the legal department of a large company or a top tier law firm
  • Experience practicing corporate commercial law, real estate and commercial leasing law, and/or supply chain and procurement matters, and drafting and reviewing contracts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills (Not Required, Considered Assets)

  • Called to the bar or educated in laws of British Columbia and/or Quebec
  • Working knowledge of French (written and/or spoken)
  • Previous experience advising in industries regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

What We Offer

  • Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.
  • Competitive Salary and Bonus.
  • Benefits and Pension Plan.
  • Product Allowances.
  • Training & Development Programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
  • A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

Compensation: Budgeted Range – $114,246.00 - $147,848.00

The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

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