Legal Counsel @ Freshslice Pizza

Counselwell Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshslice Pizza, headquartered in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an experienced In-House Litigation Lawyer to handle franchise-related disputes and provide legal support to multiple business departments. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of litigation and Supreme Court trial experience, with the ability to manage complex matters end-to-end.

Responsibilities include advising on legal risks, drafting pleadings, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives while ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Litigation experience and Supreme Court trial exposure.
• Understanding Canadian Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements helpful.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on litigation matters with a focus on franchise disputes.
• Advise various business departments on legal risks and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Manage a caseload from inception through resolution, including pleadings and discovery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and risk management.
• Stay updated on laws and regulations affecting company practices.

Skills

Litigation experience

Supreme Court trial experience

Franchise law understanding

Team collaboration

Job description

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 In-House Litigation Lawyer 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:

Work on litigation matters with a focus on franchise disputes.

Act as a key legal resource to the company's various business departments, providing advice on legal risks and ensuring that business objectives are achieved within legal and regulatory frameworks.

Effectively manage a caseload of litigation matters from inception to resolution, handling pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and manage risks effectively.

Stay up-to‑date with changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure that company practices are aligned with legal requirements.

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.