Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong interest in the retail industry and experience in commercial real estate to join our in-house legal department. Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel, Loblaw Real Estate, you will provide legal support to various teams across Loblaw, Shoppers, and Lifemark on a wide array of real estate-related matters.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collegial legal team that values innovation, practical advice, and personal growth—while having fun along the way.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of leasing documents, primarily for tenant matters, but also landlord-side in some instances
- Work within a variety of other real estate areas, including purchase/sale transactions, planning/development, expropriations, construction, energy, environmental, and regulatory compliance
- Support and manage due diligence projects, including title and lease reviews, to facilitate cross-functional projects and key business initiatives
- Advise on complex redevelopment projects that impact store operations, ensuring alignment with legal, operational, and strategic goals
- Develop creative legal strategies and documentation to support evolving business models
- Conduct analysis and prepare legal opinions regarding the interpretation of agreements and applicable legislation
- Advise business teams on landlord/tenant issues and assist with related correspondence and dispute resolution
- Collaborate with other legal teams within Loblaw, including Litigation, Labour & Employment, Corporate, and Compliance
What You’ll Bring:
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 1–5 years of post-call experience from a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in any of the following areas: commercial leasing and/or real estate transactions, construction, planning/development, environmental, or energy
You Are Someone Who:
- Builds strong relationships across teams
- Takes initiative, works well in a collaborative environment, and maintains a professional and positive demeanor
- Communicates clearly and effectively, with strong negotiation skills
- Has keen attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is able to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Brings a solutions-oriented mindset that balances legal risk with business objectives
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Our Purpose – Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name.
The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.
In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong interest in the retail industry and experience in commercial real estate to join our in-house legal department. Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel, Loblaw Real Estate, you will provide legal support to various teams across Loblaw, Shoppers, and Lifemark on a wide array of real estate-related matters.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collegial legal team that values innovation, practical advice, and personal growth—while having fun along the way.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of leasing documents, primarily for tenant matters, but also landlord-side in some instances
- Work within a variety of other real estate areas, including purchase/sale transactions, planning/development, expropriations, construction, energy, environmental, and regulatory compliance
- Support and manage due diligence projects, including title and lease reviews, to facilitate cross-functional projects and key business initiatives
- Advise on complex redevelopment projects that impact store operations, ensuring alignment with legal, operational, and strategic goals
- Develop creative legal strategies and documentation to support evolving business models
- Conduct analysis and prepare legal opinions regarding the interpretation of agreements and applicable legislation
- Advise business teams on landlord/tenant issues and assist with related correspondence and dispute resolution
- Collaborate with other legal teams within Loblaw, including Litigation, Labour & Employment, Corporate, and Compliance
What You’ll Bring:
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 1–5 years of post-call experience from a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in any of the following areas: commercial leasing and/or real estate transactions, construction, planning/development, environmental, or energy
You Are Someone Who:
- Builds strong relationships across teams
- Takes initiative, works well in a collaborative environment, and maintains a professional and positive demeanor
- Communicates clearly and effectively, with strong negotiation skills
- Has keen attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is able to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Brings a solutions-oriented mindset that balances legal risk with business objectives
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Our Purpose – Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name.
The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.
In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.