Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Our commercial legal counsel is currently looking for a paralegal to join his or her team! If you are passionate about commercial law and have experience in business, this position is for you!

Here's what you'll focus on:
• Support the needs of legal counsel and business teams, such as: Finance, Operations (Fuel, Convenience and Wholesale Accounts) and Franchise Business Development. Responsibilities would include: drafting, preparing and entering into various contracts and agreements: promises to purchase, affiliation agreements, securities agreements, supply agreements loan agreements, lease agreements, various related resolutions and other legal documents intended to meet the needs of the company, conducting research and making the necessary follow-ups;
• Coordinate the process of signing legal documents by authorized representatives of the company and individuals and/or entities involved in the commercial agreements;
• Act as a contact person in several types of files, with stakeholders internal and external to the company;
• Write and maintain certain reference documents and file follow-ups;
• Maintain the proper functioning of the filing system (physical and computer) for sector files.

What you have to offer:
• You have training in legal techniques or any other relevant legal training, combined with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the commercial or commercial law sector as a paralegal;
• You have an excellent command of French and English (both oral and written); (The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with peers in other provinces to develop procedures and processes to be implemented nationally. She will also have to interact regularly with her peers in other provinces, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada.);
• You work easily with Microsoft software;
• You know how to show initiative, autonomy and have an excellent sense of organization;
• You have the ability to handle a large volume of work and deal with short and rigid schedules;
• You have knowledge of search tools on sites of a legal nature, including the REQ and the RDPRM (an asset).
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Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.