OVERVIEW
GLENTEL Inc. ("Glentel") is on a mission to enrich the lives of Canadians through connected services delivered with passion and relentless pursuit of operational efficiencies. Our Glentel retail locations across Canada are the go-to destination for all things mobile, including phones, plans, tablets and accessories. We are owned by Bell and Rogers and operate under the retail banners Wirelesswave, TBooth, Wireless Etc. (located in all Costco warehouses) and The Mobile Shop (located in Loblaw branded grocery stores).
We have an opening for a hands-on, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in an in-house legal environment. The ideal candidate is someone with at least 5 years legal experience in commercial leasing, employment and general corporate/commercial law, and who is also prepared to take on a variety of other interesting and engaging legal assignments. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will work collaboratively with internal business teams to provide legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters, including: commercial leasing, employment law, regulatory compliance, competition/marketing, privacy and trademarks, software agreements.
· Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
· Oversee administration of 200+ store retail lease portfolio.
· Participate in projects related to the development of new and innovative services.
· Build trusted relationships and provide support to internal business teams, including Sales/Operations, HR, IT, Store Development and Marketing.
· Update legal policies and procedures.
· Develop practical solutions to meet business needs while managing legal and regulatory risks.
QUALIFICATIONS
· 5+ years of legal counsel experience in various practice areas including commercial leasing and employment.
· Called to the bar and member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
· Excellent interpersonal skills to work with multiple stakeholders, facilitate consensus and build relationships across the business.
· Ability to establish relationships and trust with business colleagues on projects and strategies.
WHY WORK FOR US
· We provide competitive compensation, extended health benefits, annual incentive bonus plan, and RRSP company match
· We believe in supporting the communities in which we serve and encourage our employees to get involved
· We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performing team that will help Glentel provide superior service to our customers
In accordance with GLENTEL’s accessibility standards policies and training materials (including GLENTEL’s Accessible Customer Service Plan and the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Accessibility for Manitobans Act), GLENTEL is committed to providing a barrier-free environment.