Legal Counsel

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands to our commitments to corporate social responsibility you will be inspired every day.

A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation a generous employee discount pension and health & dental benefits tuition assistance and continuous learning and development.

The Legal Counsel role is a mid-level corporate and commercial lawyer responsible for providing practical business-oriented legal advice across the organization. With approximately four years of post-call experience gained in a large full-service firm this role supports day-to-day commercial operations helps mitigate legal risk assists in privacy and marketing related matters and contributes to the development and execution of corporate governance compliance and regulatory strategies. The Legal Counsel works cross-functionally with business leaders from the Product Finance Privacy HR Marketing Procurement and Operations departments as well as external counsel.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

Commercial Contract Support

• Draft review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (e.g. vendor agreements master service agreements & SOWs product agreements NDAs licensing agreements IT service and support agreements and marketing agreements).
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation risk allocation and negotiation strategy.
• Support product marketing and procurement teams in structuring commercial transactions with vendors and service providers.

Corporate & Governance

• Assist with preparation and review of board materials corporate records and minute books.
• Ensure ongoing corporate compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support corporate policy development and refinement.
• Support Finance on matters such as contract audits insurance questions and corporate filings.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the business and advise on required actions.
• Support compliance programs including privacy data security anti-bribery competition law and workplace policies.
• Conduct internal training on legal and compliance topics as needed.

Risk Management

• Identify legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions that balance risk mitigation with business objectives.
• Support internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries where appropriate.
• Support privacy related matters breaches and investigations working directly with the Chief Privacy Officer.
• Manage litigation matters working with external counsel as needed.

Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Work closely with HR on employment-related matters (e.g. employment agreements policy updates workplace investigations).
• Support Finance on matters such as contract audits insurance questions and corporate filings.
• Provide legal input on strategic projects and organizational change initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Ontario bar.
• Approximately 4 years of post-call legal experience ideally gained at a large full-service firm.
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law contract review and negotiation corporate governance and experience dealing with privacy matters is an asset.
• Excellent drafting negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with a pragmatic solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Experience in the Luxury Fashion or Retail Industry in an asset.

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation please email and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.