Legal Counsel

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across corporate Matters, regulatory compliance, and contract management. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and 4-5 years of experience, offering a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Share Ownership options

Bonus structure

Hybrid-remote work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of corporate law experience.
• Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide general corporate and commercial legal advice.
• Negotiate and draft corporate and commercial agreements.
• Manage Neighbourly’s legal expenses.

Skills

Legal issue resolution

Contract analysis

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Writing skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Neighbourly Pharmacyis looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing organization.

About Us

NeighbourlyPharmacy is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of communitypharmacies. Our team of experienced industry leaders are passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our communities. We have been recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Company Growth

Neighbourly Pharmacyhas grown rapidly to almost 300 locations, primarily by acquisition, and anticipates continuing to grow aggressively. Neighbourly Pharmacy continues to be recognized as the one of the Best Managed Companies for the last 5 years, Canada’s Top Growing Companies for multiple years running and recognized on the 2022 The New Innovators list.

Location

This is a Hybrid position. Our Support Centre is based in Toronto, and we offer remote work.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice, execution and coordination relating to general corporate matters, acquisitions, leasing, securities, regulatory and employment law, working closely where required with external legal advisors, while being responsible for closely managing Neighbourly’s legal expenses. Reporting to our Chief Development Officer, the successful candidate will ideally be an experienced individual, with experience either at a leading law firm or within a medium to large company. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and a commercial perspective, to partner successfully with other Neighbourly employees to support the Company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide general corporate and commercial legal advice, execution and coordination relating to general corporate and commercial matters, acquisitions, leasing, securities, regulatory and employment law, working closely where required with existing external legal advisors;
• Work with external legal advisors as required, and managing Neighbourly’s legal expenses;
• Responsible for the central management of Neighbourly’s material contracts;
• Provide legal advice and guidance on a variety of issues that arise in the company’s day-to-day business;
• Negotiate and draft various corporate and commercial agreements related to Neighbourly’s business;
• Manage actual or threatened litigation, together with external counsel, as required;
• Stay up to date with developments in relevant Canadian laws, and act as a resource for other members of the Neighbourly team; and
• Assist Neighbourly’s Corporate Secretary with respect to board and governance matters, as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of corporate law experience, ideally at a full-service law firm or medium to large company.
• Law degree.
• Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Ability to recognize and resolve complex legal issues in a practical manner.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team and concisely and effectively communicate legal issues to members of the team.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple matters in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Significant experience and knowledge of legal concepts, complex commercial contract development, and contractual / business risk analysis.
• Well-organized with good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team oriented, open and collegial environment.

We offer a hybrid-remote work environment, competitive compensation, Share Ownership options, and a bonus structure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a fast-growing organization in an exciting industry, and have a positive impact quickly!

Neighbourly Pharmacy thanks all applicants for their interest in our company; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.