Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.Why is this role important?Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is Canadas food and pharmacy leader, the nations largest retailer and the majority unitholder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw provides Canadians with food, drugstore, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and mobile phone products and services. Loblaw, its franchisees and owner-pharmacists are among the largest private sector employers in Canada, with approximately 200,000 full-time and part-time employees working in nearly 2,500 corporate stores, franchise stores and pharmacies.We look for colleagues who value the same things that we do, and who are passionate about quality customer service.Role OverviewLoblaw is currently seeking a lawyer with a strong interest and experience in commercial leasing, redevelopment projects and real estate transactions to join the legal department. Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Counsel for Loblaw Real Estate, the successful candidate will provide legal services to our Loblaw Real Estate and Shoppers Realty business groups. The responsibilities of this position will include:

• Review, negotiate and draft commercial leasing documents including leases, offers, amendments, assignments, subleases and consents on behalf of Loblaw as both a tenant and a landlord
• Involvement in purchase and sale transactions for the companys real estate portfolio
• Prepare documentation and conduct due diligence for sale/leaseback transactions
• Negotiate and draft documentation in relation to complex redevelopment projects that impact the operation of Loblaw grocery stores and pharmacies
• Perform real estate/leasing due diligence and documentation for cross-functional projects and key initiatives that involve the Loblaw and Shoppers Drugmart/ Pharmaprix real estate portfolios
• Involvement in expropriations work, municipal/development work, and environmental matters
• Conduct analysis and prepare legal opinions regarding the interpretation of various real property related legal documents
• Advise business colleagues and draft correspondence in relation to landlord/tenant disputes

Loblaw offers a hybrid work environment and available parking at its Quebec Head Office in Montreal.What Youll Need:

• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar Association
• Minimum 5 years post-call experience practicing in both commercial leasing and real estate transactions obtained at a major law firm or corporation. Experience in environmental and/or regulatory law is an asset
• Proficient drafting skills in both French and English
• Advanced communication skills in French and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• You are a person who:

• makes connections with people and builds trust;
• takes initiative and is a team-player with a professional manner;
• has excellent communication skills;
• pays strong attention to detail;
• can meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while balancing multiple files; and
• has excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canadas Top Employers, Canadas Best Diversity Employers, Canadas Greenest Employers & Canadas Top Employers for Young People.If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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