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About the Role

In the role of Assistant General Counsel, you will provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of sales trade practice matters. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel - Canada and works closely with leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented colleagues and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one-on-one conversations.
• Provide legal counsel and risk assessment to the Canadian sales teams on diverse legal matters including sales, trade practice, pricing, shopper marketing, and revenue management to ensure alignment of risk tolerance.
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to review, draft, amend and negotiate legal documents, agreements, and commercial transactions to ensure favorable terms for the Company and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent Molson Coors on a variety of complex matters, contractual transactions, and lead all dispute resolution by sharing clear, well-reasoned, and creative recommendations so that decision makers are fully informed, and ramifications of options are presented.
• Develop & improve contract management workflows, procedures, templates & playbooks.

Requirements

• Have a law degree and be a member in good standing of a provincial bar.
• Have at least 8 years in both law firm and in-house experience preferably with a CPG company.
• Be an authentic leader who values and respects differences and believes diversity with inclusion is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture.
• Be a motivated leader that can inspire others; respect commitments and obtain optimal results from your team through respect and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory and commercial issues related to the beverage industry or other consumer packaged goods.
• Experience working within large teams on complex and pressurized issues and influencing executives and senior leadership.
• Consider a broad range of internal and external factors to gain insight into the current business environment.
• Adjust direction and take risks based on industry, market, and business strategy insights.
• Possess sound and proven technical legal ability combined with strong business awareness and the ability to articulate complex legal issues.
• Proactively and accurately analyze and manage legal risks and efficiently resolve disputes.
• Effectively and competently draft and review a wide variety of agreements.

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8 years

Education Level

• Law degree

Benefits

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!

About the Company

• At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.
• We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Opportunity

• Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.