Senior Legal Counsel @ Tilray Brands

Counselwell Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilray Brands, Inc. in Toronto (Remote) seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide commercial and regulatory legal support for Canada, including Cannabis Act compliance and privacy laws.

You will collaborate with the Global General Counsel and broader legal team to translate complex legal principles into practical business solutions. You will build trusted relationships across functions, manage outside counsel and budgets, monitor regulatory changes, and mitigate legal and reputational risk across

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate/LLB and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or le Barreau du Québec.
• Fluency in English is required, French fluency is considered an asset but not required.
• 4–8 years of experience in commercial and regulatory matters at leading law firm 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 ability to quickly learn and apply relevant legal frameworks; prior knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist in-house legal support across commercial and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with various business units.
• Advise on Cannabis Act compliance, privacy laws, and provincial handbooks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on operations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives with legal input.
• Provide privacy, employment, and labor law advice; policy development.
• Assist with internal employment investigations.
• Manage legal risk and advise on reputational exposure.
• Foster relationships with business partners and units.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

English fluency

Regulatory experience

Commercial contracts

Risk management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cannabis industry knowledge

French language (asset)

Education

Juris Doctorate/LLB

Bar admission in Ontario/Quebec

Job description

Tilray Brands – Toronto, ON (Remote)

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. Tilray’s 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. Tilray’s 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 Tilray’s 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.