Senior Legal Counsel Commercial and Regulatory Matters

Tilray; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lifestyle company in Toronto seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support for commercial and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate/LLB, 4-8 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role involves ensuring compliance with laws related to Canada's cannabis business and supporting various business operations in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or le Barreau du Québec.
• 4-8 years of experience in commercial and regulatory matters.
• Experience advising internal stakeholders across multiple business areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for commercial transactions, including contract negotiation.
• Advise on regulatory compliance under the Cannabis Act.
• Monitor and assess legal risk across Canadian business units.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong oral communication skills

Risk management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate / LLB

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel Commercial and Regulatory Matters

(Hybrid; Toronto ON)

About Tilray Brands Inc.

Tilray Brands Inc. (Tilray) (Nasdaq : TLRY; TSX : TLRY) is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada the United States Europe Australia and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis beverage wellness and entertainment elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilrays mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilrays unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries including comprehensive cannabis offerings hemp-based foods and craft beverages.

Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support on commercial and regulatory matters affecting Tilray Brands Inc. and its subsidiaries in Canada. You will also support for regulatory compliance for Tilrays Canadian cannabis business including Cannabis Act and Regulations Provincial Cannabis Handbooks and applicable privacy laws.

This role reports directly to the Global General Counsel Mitchell Gendel and will work closely with the broader legal team.

You will be expected to navigate a broad range of commercial and regulatory legal issues with agility and sound judgment. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable laws supporting business operations and strategic initiatives identifying and mitigating legal and reputational risks and coordinating with external counsel while maintaining legal budget discipline.

We are looking for a leader who is comfortable building relationships throughout the organization has the presence to exercise influence to achieve results and the ability to interact confidently to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions. You will be working alongside and in support of our highly experienced business team and legal professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys the challenge of an ever-changing business who has strong interpersonal skills and a thirst for learning and growing.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a flexible in-house generalist capable of responding to a wide range of legal and quasi-legal issues as they arise across the business. This includes unexpected or time-sensitive matters that require quick judgment cross-functional coordination and practical legal solutions whether related to commercial operations regulatory compliance or employment concerns
• Provide legal support for commercial transactions including drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts across various business units
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters under the Cannabis Act and Regulations Provincial Cannabis Handbooks and applicable privacy laws
• Monitor and interpret changes in Canadian regulatory frameworks and assess their impact on business operations
• Support cross-functional initiatives including trade marketing compliance and product development by providing proactive legal input
• Provide privacy employment and labor law advice as needed including policy development and compliance with applicable privacy laws
• Assist with internal employment investigations including fact-finding documentation and resolution strategies
• Monitor and assess legal risk providing strategic advice to mitigate reputational and operational exposure across Canadian business units
• Develop and sustain good working relationships with business partners by facilitating open communication and becoming familiar with the designated business units

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate / LLB and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or le Barreau du Québec
• Fluency in English is required and French fluency is considered an asset particularly for regulatory filings and communications in Quebec but is not required
• 4-8 years of experience in commercial and regulatory matters at leading law firm and / or broad in-house experience at a company
• Experience advising internal stakeholders across multiple business areas including operations HR marketing and compliance
• Strong skill set in risk management both from a legal and reputational standpoint
• Experience working with outside law firms and managing legal budgets is an asset
• Experience working in a regulated industry with the ability to quickly learn and apply relevant legal frameworks; prior knowledge of the cannabis sector is an asset but not required
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance and act as a trusted advisor
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively take initiative exercise sound judgment and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and responding to access to information requests
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec employment law

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings please advise when submitting your application.