Description & Requirements

about this team:

We are self-described "legal outliers." Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in "the sweat life" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day.

We educate and collaborate in a fun and unique way, offering creative solutions that help secure the future of our organization. The Commercial Legal team delivers strategic legal advice, negotiates, drafts, and reviews commercial agreements, and supports policy development across a broad range of business functions, including Sourcing, Product Innovation, Sustainability, Global Fulfillment, Retail Operations, Strategic Sales, Corporate Development, Procurement, Finance, and Real Estate.

core responsibilities:

The Associate Legal Counsel II provides legal support across the Commercial Legal team's portfolio. This role partners closely with Legal Counsel(s) and Director, Legal to support contracting, legal research, and operational initiatives.

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial agreements, both independently and in support of Legal Counsel(s), and manages contract lifecycle activities including amendments, renewals, terminations, and record management.
• Conducts legal research and analyzes laws, regulations, and industry developments relevant to the business.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of contract templates, guidance documents, and legal resources.
• Provides practical, risk-based legal guidance on routine business questions, escalating novel, complex, or higher-risk issues as appropriate.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate timely legal support and contract execution.
• Contributes to projects and process improvements that promote efficiency, consistency, and risk management.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, curiosity, and learning agility, including the ability to identify when to escalate issues, ask thoughtful questions, and adapt to new subject areas.

qualifications

• J.D. or LLB from a recognized university and current member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia or another Canadian jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, ideally with exposure to commercial contracts, business clients, or in-house legal work.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and supporting negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Strong attention to detail, legal judgment, organization, and follow-through.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and identify when to escalate issues.
• Clear and practical communicator who can build trust with business partners and legal colleagues.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn new areas of law and business.

must haves:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from$111,200 - $146,000annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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