General Counsel

Freshslice Pizza; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizza franchise in Vancouver is looking for an experienced General Counsel to manage litigation, especially focusing on franchise disputes. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of litigation experience and a strong understanding of relevant laws. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of CA$120,000 to CA$350,000 based on experience and skills. If you're looking for a dynamic opportunity in a rapidly expanding franchise, apply now.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation and Supreme Court trial experience.
• Understanding of Canadian Franchise Disclosure Documents and provincial civil procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation with a focus on franchise disputes.
• Serve as a legal advisor, managing risks and supporting objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to mitigate legal risk.
• Monitor laws and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Collaborative teamwork

Understanding of Canadian laws

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$350,000.00/yr

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Job Description:

Why work at Freshslice?

• We are Canada’s #1 Pizza by the slice & fastest-growing Franchise.
• We are expanding rapidly and have 10,000+ applicants looking to buy a Freshslice Franchise. We have a very unique, sharp system & need your help to get ready for this growth.

Freshslice Pizza, headquartered in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an experienced General Counsel to work on litigation matters with a focus on franchise disputes. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation and Supreme Court trial experience.

Responsibilities:

• Handle litigation matters with a primary focus on franchise-related disputes.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to multiple business units, identifying legal risks and supporting business objectives within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage litigation matters end-to-end, including pleadings, motions, discovery, trial preparation, and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and effectively mitigate legal risk.
• Monitor amendments and changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of Litigation and Supreme Court Trial experience.
• Asset to have an understanding of Canadian Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Agreements, and provincial Supreme Court civil procedural rules and practices.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and deal effectively with senior management, peers, and support staff.

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000- $350,000. In determining final salary, Freshslice considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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