Legal Counsel
February 12 2025
Expected expiry date: March 13 2025
Industries
Retail
Categories Commercial, Corporate, Mergers/Acquisitions, Corporate Secretary, Governance, In-house, Industry, Contract administrator, Labor, Employment, Real Estate
Remote
Burnaby, BC • Full time
Overview
Glentel is a billion dollar company and one of the leaders of wireless retail. Owned by Bell and Rogers, Glentel operates the retail banners Wirelesswave, TBooth Wireless, the Wireless Kiosk at Costco and The Mobile Shop (located in Loblaw grocery stores). Our Glentel retail locations across Canada are the go-to destination for all things mobile, including phones, plans, tablets and accessories.
Glentel is supported by partners with globally recognized brands like Costco, Apple, Samsung, and Google. We pride ourselves on being recognized multiple times as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.
We have a Full-Time permanent role for a hands-on, self-motivated in-house legal counsel. The ideal candidate has at least 3 to 7 years' legal experience in employment, commercial leasing, and general corporate/commercial law. Reporting 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.
Why work for us
Base Pay: $135K - $150K with annual incentive bonus plan
Hybrid work model
Excellent extended health benefits
RRSP company match program
Discounts on the newest wireless technology and plans
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters, including: commercial leasing, employment law, regulatory compliance, competition/marketing, privacy and trademarks, and 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 employment law, compliance, and 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.
Ensure company policies and practices comply with federal and provincial employment laws.
Develop practical solutions to meet business needs while managing legal and regulatory risks.
Qualifications
3 to 7 years of legal counsel experience in various practice areas including employment and commercial leasing law.
Called to the bar and member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, or the ability to be called to the Law Society of British Columbia.
Strong understanding of provincial and employment standards, human rights legislation, and workplace policies.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with multiple stakeholders, facilitate consensus, and build relationships across the business.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
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.