Job Description:
Who We Are:
At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.
We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
Role Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will act as corporate legal counsel, providing legal support across multiple areas of the business, with a primary focus on employment and labour, litigation, and legal operations.
This role reports to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. This role is an hybrid role based in the company’s offices in Mississauga, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day employment and labour law matters, across various areas of the business, including reviewing and negotiating employment and labour agreements. Responsible for staying current and ensuring company compliance with laws, regulations and policy related to labour, employment and related legislation and policy updates in all jurisdictions of the business. Providing training and advice, and process optimization as needed. Assisting the People & Culture team in collective bargaining and union matters and managing external counsel in labour and employment matters.
• Responsible for supporting and managing day-to-day litigation and dispute matters. Assisting the General Counsel to maintain the company litigation report, manage external litigation counsel, and support the general counsel and crisis team in risk and compliance-related matters.
• Handling for day-to-day legal operations and process optimization for legal processes, standardizations, automations and tools (including the contract lifecycle management system), in collaboration with the Legal Co-ordinator and oversight of the General Counsel. Providing related advice and training.
• Responsible for assisting the General Counsel and coordinating with external counsel on other general assignments as needed, reviewing preliminary advice and providing internal recommendations.

What You Bring:

• Law Degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an accredited law school
• Called to the Bar of Ontario
• 2-3 years experience in the legal department of a large company or a top tier law firm
• Experience practicing corporate commercial law, employment or labour law, drafting and reviewing contracts, and negotiating, advising and/or representing parties in litigation maters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills (Not Required, Considered Assets):

• Called to the bar or educated in laws of British Columbia and/or Quebec
• Working knowledge of French (written and/or spoken)
• Prior in-house experience
• Experience or exposure to legal operations, contract lifecycle management systems, use of AI for legal work
• Previous experience advising in industries regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work model (current) but may be required to work in-person as and when directed by the company.
• Competitive Salary and Bonus.
• Benefits and Pension Plan.
• Product Allowances.
• Training & Development Programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
• A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

Compensation: Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 - $131,165.00
The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.
The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs

• Responsible for day-to-day employment and labour law matters, across various areas of the business, including reviewing and negotiating employment and labour agreements. Responsible for staying current and ensuring company compliance with laws, regulations and policy related to labour, employment and related legislation and policy updates in all jurisdictions of the business. Providing training and advice, and process optimization as needed. Assisting the People & Culture team in collective bargaining and union matters and managing external counsel in labour and employment matters.
• Responsible for supporting and managing day-to-day litigation and dispute matters. Assisting the General Counsel to maintain the company litigation report, manage external litigation counsel, and support the general counsel and crisis team in risk and compliance-related matters.
• Handling for day-to-day legal operations and process optimization for legal processes, standardizations, automations and tools (including the contract lifecycle management system), in collaboration with the Legal Co-ordinator and oversight of the General Counsel. Providing related advice and training.
• Responsible for assisting the General Counsel and coordinating with external counsel on other general assignments as needed, reviewing preliminary advice and providing internal recommendations