Legal Counsel, Senior Manager Contracts

Purolator Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to lead the Contracts function, reporting to the Director Commercial Contracts.

The Senior Manager, Contracts will oversee buy-side agreements across transportation, facilities, real estate, and technology, while developing scalable templates and playbooks. This role blends hands-on legal work with people leadership, requiring a business-minded mindset, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to partner with Operations, IT, and Procurement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-call experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Experience supporting complex supplier, infrastructure or operational commercial arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead structuring, drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex buy-side commercial agreements (transportation services, technology, equipment, infrastructure).
• Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice balancing legal, operational, and financial considerations.
• Lead intake, prioritization and delivery of buy-side commercial legal work.
• Partner with Operations, IT, and Procurement to support supplier and infrastructure initiatives.
• Engage early in initiatives to shape commercial approaches and embed Legal proactively.
• Maintain clear ownership of legal judgment, contract structure, and risk positions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop legal professionals; allocate work by complexity, risk, priorities.
• Provide coaching to build capability and consistency.
• Advance contracting processes, templates, and playbooks; support updated ways of working.

Skills

Commercial negotiations

Leadership

Cross-functional partnership

Strategic thinking

Education

LL.B. or J.D. and Ontario Law Society member

Job description

Description

Purolator is seeking an experienced, business‑minded commercial lawyer for a leadership role as Senior Manager, Contracts, responsible for leading the supplier‑contracting function supporting network, operations and enterprise‑infrastructure.

This role sits at the intersection of Operations, Network, IT, and Legal, focusing on commercial arrangements across Purolator’s transportation providers, facilities and real estate, material handling equipment, and core business systems. The successful candidate will act as both a hands‑on commercial lawyer and people leader, leading complex matters directly while managing team delivery and advancing the effectiveness of the buy‑side contracting function in line with business and Legal priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring, drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex buy‑side commercial agreements, including transportation services, technology, equipment, and infrastructure arrangements.
• Provide pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice that balances legal, operational, and financial considerations.
• Lead the intake, prioritization and delivery of buy‑side commercial legal work.
• Partner with business units, including Operations, IT, and Procurement to support supplier and infrastructure initiatives.
• Engage early in business initiatives to shape commercial approaches and ensure Legal is embedded proactively and effectively.
• Maintain clear ownership of legal judgment, contract structure, and risk positions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop legal professionals; allocate work based on complexity, risk and priorities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to build capability, judgment and consistency.
• Advance clear expectations and ensure accountability
• Identify and advance targeted improvements to contracting processes, templates, and playbooks and support the implementation of enhanced ways of working across the buy‑side contracting function.
• Contribute to broader Legal initiatives focused on improving visibility, planning, and alignment with the business.

Education

• LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Experience

• 7+ years of post‑call experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex supplier, infrastructure or operational commercial arrangements.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, technology is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex matters independently in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and coordinating others’ work.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to partner with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Leadership and Operating Profile

• Strong commercial judgment and business orientation
• Leadership through influence across functions.
• Clear ownership mindset for both workstream delivery and individual matters.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments.
• Proactive, practical approach to continuous improvement.

Language Requirement

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Posting Details

• Location: 530 - Corporate
• Working Conditions: Office Environment
• Reports To: Director Commercial Contracts

Equality Statement

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.