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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We are currently looking for a Law Clerk or Paralegal.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing :
- Assembling and organizing information for legal documents
- Drafting various types of legal documents and various template commercial agreements, including supply agreements, service agreements, amending agreements, and renewals according to general instructions for counsel’s review
- Managing lifecycle of various files and projects under direction of counsel
- Performing a variety of duties in the areas of corporate, commercial, marketing and advertising, intellectual property and regulatory law
- Reviewing marketing and advertising materials (digital, print and social media campaigns) for compliance with applicable Federal and Provincial laws and regulations
- Under direction of counsel, advising on promotional contests, influencer marketing and endorsements
- Conducting legal research on marketing, advertising and intellectual property
- Maintaining trademark database
- Exercising initiative and judgment in assisting lawyers with administrative detail on files
- Under direction from lawyers, attending to filing or arranging for the filing of legal documents
- Processing cheque requests and wire transfers
- Interacting with other departments to obtain information and instructions to help complete files, projects and/or transactions
- Reviewing files to confirm key timelines/deadline dates and updating these timelines and/or deadlines into legal diary systems
- Fielding, managing, and responding to general inquiries from the business
- Updating legal precedents and documentation
What you have to offer :
- Paralegal license from the Law Society of Ontario or completion of a Law Clerk program at an accredited institution
- 1-3 years of relevant experience working as a paralegal or law clerk in a law firm or an in-house environment
- Experience in drafting legal agreements
- Knowledge of marketing and advertising law, and intellectual property law.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work independently
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal in English
- Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
