Fractional General Counsel/Senior Legal Advisor.

Bloomex Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Fractional General Counsel/Senior Legal Advisor to manage legal needs efficiently. The role involves navigating lawsuits, managing contract structures, and providing strategic legal advice. This part-time position requires in-person presence at the Ottawa office, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Practical legal experience in one of the countries where we operate.
• Experience in business, employment, and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Navigate and manage current and future lawsuits.
• Provide strategic legal advice to company ownership and senior management.

Skills

Business-focused thinking

Excellent communication

Education

QC or ON legal license

Job description

Fractional General Counsel/Senior Legal Advisor

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Direct message the job poster from Bloomex Canada

From our humble beginning, Bloomex grew to become an international business with 40 locations in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Our main line of business is e-commerce and omni-channel retail in gifting and specialty retail.

All our companies are private under one family ownership.

We are looking for a business-minded senior legal professional to help us manage our legal needs efficiently. The current workload is estimated at 1-2 full days per week. The position is based in our Ottawa office (Hawthorne and Walkley area). Remote or hybrid options are not available.

Responsibilities:

• Navigate and manage current and future lawsuits
• Reevaluate, reintroduce, and manage proper contract structures for purchasing, employment, and production fulfillment
• Manage legal aspects of all M&A activities
• Participate in M&A and business development
• Support and oversee compliance in regulated company sectors
• Provide strategic legal advice to company ownership and senior management

Requirements:

• Practical legal experience in one of the countries where we operate
• QC or ON legal license
• Business-focused thinking and approach
• Experience in business, employment, and contract law
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely
• Extensive professional network connections
• Experience as a general counsel is an asset but not required

The position requires in-person presence at our Ottawa office. Relocation is possible.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Functions

• General Business, Consulting, Human Resources

Industries

• Retail Florists, Retail, Manufacturing