Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory Matters and Litigation)
Hybrid; Toronto, ON

About Tilray Brands Inc.
Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?

Overview:
The Senior Legal Counsel will lead the Canadian litigation function and provide legal support on cannabis-related regulatory matters. This role manages litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute matters affecting Tilray Brands, Inc. and its subsidiaries. You’ll also support regulatory compliance for Tilray’s Canadian cannabis business, including the Cannabis Act and Regulations, Provincial Cannabis Handbooks, and applicable privacy laws.

The role reports directly to the Global General Counsel, Mitchell Gendel, and works closely with the broader legal team.

In such capacity you will primarily be responsible for the efficient management and resolution of a range of litigation which includes, but is not limited to contractual, employment, securities, and real estate matters by directing and managing outside counsel. You will ensure that the team maintains compliance, mitigates risks, and stays within legal budget.

We are looking for a leader who is comfortable building relationships throughout the organization, has the presence to exercise influence to achieve results, and the ability to interact confidently to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions. You will be working alongside and in support of our highly experienced business team and legal professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys the challenge of an ever-changing business, who has strong interpersonal skills, and a thirst for learning and growing.

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as point person for management of Canadian and corporate litigation, mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution files (relating to securities class actions, commercial/contractual, employment, and real estate, among others) affecting the company and its various subsidiaries
• Support litigation matters for U.S. and foreign subsidiaries, including coordination with external counsel and management of multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Liaise between business units at the company and external counsel with guidance and instructions
• Assist with managing and responding to document production and e-discovery requests
• Manage external legal counsel including through negotiating budgets, fee proposals, and retainers and reviewing and assessing received invoices related to litigation matters
• Prepare quarterly litigation matter summaries, reserves, and audit reporting
• Provide feedback and guidance on draft pleadings
• Provide feedback and guidance on proposed settlement and resolution opportunities, where appropriate
• Keep apprised of developments in legislation and case law and assist in the identification and assessment of such developments on designated lines of business
• Conduct research on legal issues and prepare opinions and present such opinions to the designated business units
• Develop and sustain good working relationships with business partners by facilitating open communication and becoming familiar with the designated business units
• Maintain and manage Tilray’s record retention and information management policies and process
• Respond to subpoenas and government access to information requests
• Provide privacy, employment, and labor law advice as needed, including policy development, and compliance with applicable privacy laws
• Assist with internal employment investigations
• Track and report on litigation outcomes, budget adherence, and regulatory audit results to measure performance and impact

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate/LLB

• Fluency in English is required, and French fluency is considered an asset, particularly for regulatory filings and communications in Quebec, but is not required

• 4-8 years of solid and progressive litigation experience at leading law firm and/or in-house at a leading company

• Called to the Bar of Law Society of Ontario or le Barreau du Québec and be in good standing

• Strong skill set in risk management, both from a legal and reputational standpoint, litigation strategy, and ability to act as a trusted business advisor

• Experience working with outside law firms and managing legal budgets is an asset

• Proficient knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory environment within practice areas

• Strong communication skills (oral and written), excellent interpersonal skills, and client service orientation

• Excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound legal recommendations

• Work well both independently and in collaboration with other team members

• Ability to take initiative and exercise consistent good judgment

• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize

• Experience in securities litigation and/or advising on Canadian securities regulation (public companies) is an asset

• Knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and responding to access to information requests

• Knowledge of Ontario and/or Quebec employment law

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

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