law clerk Toronto
Job description
About the Role
SNDL is a Canadian cannabis and liquor company listed on the NASDAQ: SNDL. SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer and one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in Canada specializing in low-cost biomass sourcing, premium indoor cultivation, product innovation, low-cost manufacturing facilities, and a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Contraband, Citizen Stash, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Bon Jak, Spiritleaf Selects, Versus Cannabis, Value Buds, Vacay, Grasslands and Superette. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry. For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Law Clerk or Paralegal to support our expanding team of dedicated and hardworking individuals. As part of the SNDL team, you will work closely with our internal and external lawyers and directly with our business stakeholders. You will report to the General Counsel and be involved in supporting all aspects of supporting a growing and dynamic business.
Scope of Role
· Integral member of our in-house legal department providing support for corporate/commercial, franchising and leasing matters
· Working directly with business stakeholders on franchising and leasing matters
· Conduct corporate reviews and other related due diligence in connection with transactions
· Prepare necessary documentation related to transactional work
· Attend to regulatory filings
Knowledge and Experience
· Law Clerk or Paralegal accreditation in Ontario or Alberta
· 5+ years experience obtained in-house or in private practice in corporate/commercial, franchising or leasing
Required Competencies
· University degree or college diploma
· Strong verbal and written communication skills and an established record of providing proactive, business friendly service with a focus on adding value.
· Demonstrating a high performance, highly disciplined, independent, achievement-oriented, business solutions manner of working.
· Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to work with business partners to achieve results.
· Ability to be proactive, problem solve as well as organize (yourself and others) will be paramount. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize workload, be self-motivated, have strong attention to detail, demonstrate strong work ethic, manage multiple priorities, and deliver on required tasks with accuracy and precision.
· Strong interest in, knowledge of and passion for, the cannabis and liquor industry is an asset.
· Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment while organizing and managing multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
· Forward thinking with respect to identifying, assessing and prioritizing risks, issues and challenges.
· Strong drafting and proofreading skills coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills.
· High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information.
· A positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and across all levels of the organization.
· All successful candidates are required to pass background checks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a law clerk or paralegal accreditation in Ontario?
- How many years of experience obtained in-house or in private practice in corporate/commercial, franchising or leasing do you have?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 2J6
About Alcanna
CEO: James Burns
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.alcanna.com
Year Founded: 1993
