Location Address:100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto
Number of Openings:1
Pay:$106,911.00 - $205,213.00
Job Posting Description:This is an onsite role #LI-OnsiteReporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice across the LCBO's operations with a specific focus on supporting the IT division. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, providing strategic legal advice, and delivering pragmatic business-oriented solutions.
About the Role- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to, master services agreements, software license & support agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, purchase agreements and related transactional documents such as statements of work, order forms, purchase orders, and terms of use.
- Providing advice on matters relating to data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI.
- Working closely with LCBO's business units and indirect procurement team to review procurement and related transaction documents including requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotes (RFQs).
- Supporting the LCBO's IT and indirect procurement teams on contractual interpretation, supplier disputes, legal risks and mitigation strategies associated with third party contracts.
- Providing cross-division support to the LCBO's marketing, retail operations, finance, supply chain & logistics, and corporate affairs teams by identifying and managing potential areas of legal risk.
About YouMust-Have's:- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Minimum of 4 years of post-call experience gained from a top-tier law firm and/or large in-house legal department.
- Broad and extensive commercial experience in an in-house environment supporting various business stakeholders including IT.
Nice-To-Have's:- Experience working in a regulated industry and/or public-sector preferred.
- Substantive knowledge in beverage-alcohol regulations, cybersecurity, privacy (FIPPA), and AI an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, pragmatism, and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and internal clients.
- Strong business acumen, the ability to work independently, analytical capabilities, and a strategic mindset.
- Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including:
- Health/Dental Benefits
- Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
- a Defined Benefit Pension
- Discounts on products and services via Workperks.
Work Hours:36.25
Union / Non-Union:Non-Union
Job Posting End Date:July 27, 2026
