Bilingual Legal Services Manager

Compensation Grade:

Job Description:

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it! with a strong commitment to the community and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development teamwork and engagement.

What Giant Tiger Brings;

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;

• Annual ProfitSharing Program & Incentive Plan

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

• Store Discount

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription;

• Parental Top Up Program

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;

• Bursary Program for children of employees;

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; fullservice cafeteria

About The Role:

As the Bilingual Legal Counsel you will provide expert legal support across commercial transactions real estate leasing and franchise operations. You will focus on drafting negotiating and executing businesscritical contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong contract negotiation skills experience in privacy law and the ability to assess and mitigate operational legal risks.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Draft and execute contracts including leases and franchise agreements to ensure successful business outcomes.

• Manage legal strategies to align with the companys business objectives ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation.

• Plan and coordinate initiatives to assess and address legal risks safeguarding the companys interests.

• Schedule and oversee contract negotiations including vendor lease and franchise agreements to support optimized business operations.

• Delegate tasks to ensure compliance with corporate law real estate commercial transactions and intellectual property regulations.

• Monitor litigation matters coordinating with external counsel to manage risks and control costs.

• Direct the development of policies and practices related to corporate governance and shareholder matters.

• Ensure legal support for real estate transactions including leasing acquisitions dispositions and property management.

• Maintain effective collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to address ongoing legal needs and ensure operational efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Education & Accreditation:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or Juris Doctor (J.D. from an accredited Canadian law school.

  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or Quebec.

  • Full bilingual proficiency (English & French) with the ability to practice law in both languages.

• Experience:

  • 58 years of legal experience preferably in retail franchise or commercial real estate.

  • Proven experience in contract negotiation lease agreements and commercial transactions.

  • Strong knowledge of privacy law and data protection regulations.

  • Experience supporting litigation matters and working with external counsel.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong organizational and planning skills to manage legal initiatives and ensure compliance.

  • Excellent negotiation skills to drive favorable contract outcomes.

  • Analytical and problemsolving abilities to assess legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.

  • Ability to delegate and manage workload effectively in a fastpaced environment.

Assets You May Have:

• Degree in Commerce

• Degree in Civil Law

Job Requisition:

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but dont yet meet all the criteria We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.

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