Law Clerk

FGF Brands; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Toronto is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Law Clerk / Legal Assistant. This hybrid role involves supporting the General Counsel with legal operations, managing commercial leases, and assisting with various legal documentation and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma and relevant experience in a corporate environment. The company offers competitive compensation and generous health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Flexible medical/health spending account

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting legal functions in a corporate or in-house environment.
• Experience with commercial leasing, including renewals and adjustments, is required.
• Hands-on experience creating purchase orders and processing invoices.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to the General Counsel.
• Assist with the preparation of routine legal documents.
• Manage a portfolio of commercial lease agreements.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal files.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong administrative, organizational, and document management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

FGF Brands’ Legal Department is seeking a collaborative, detail‑oriented, and high‑performing Law Clerk / Legal Assistant to support its legal function. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role provides broad exposure across multiple areas of law within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting legal operations, commercial leasing, intellectual property administration, and cross‑functional business initiatives.

What FGF Offers

• Contract duration - 14 months.
• Hybrid role - 3 days in office (North York and Etobicoke).
• Competitive compensation, vacation, health benefits, & a generous flexible medical/health spending account included.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to the General Counsel, including drafting correspondence, organizing filings, and maintaining legal documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and formatting of routine legal documents using approved templates and precedents, for review and completion by the General Counsel.
• Respond to internal business inquiries and coordinate with cross‑functional teams on legal and corporate information requests.
• Manage and administer a portfolio of commercial lease agreements under the direction of the General Counsel, including tracking renewals, rent escalations, options, and critical dates.
• Coordinate lease renewals, amendments, and related documentation with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Monitor rent increases and ensure timely and accurate implementation.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders and legal invoices using SAP.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal, leasing, and intellectual property files and repositories.
• Support the management of the company’s intellectual property portfolio in coordination with external counsel.
• Assist with the review of marketing and promotional materials and support compliance reviews in coordination with the General Counsel.
• Contribute to special legal and operational projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma (or equivalent).
• Proven experience supporting legal functions in a corporate or in‑house environment.
• Experience with commercial leasing, including renewals, amendments, and rent adjustments, is required.
• Hands‑on experience creating purchase orders and processing invoices and payments through SAP.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and document management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have anentrepreneurialspirit which encourages all our team members to use their owncreativityandout of the boxthinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

"In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization."

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.