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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xc2\xae.

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.

COMMERCIAL LEASING AND REAL ESTATE LAWYER

Why is this role important?

Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s food leader and the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest retailer, with a network of over 1,200 corporate and independently-operated stores in communities across the country, operating under various banners including Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Zehrs, No Frills, T&T Supermarket and Fortinos. Recently named as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers (2021), Greater Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers (2021) and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers (2021), Loblaw values and respects its employees and has created an excellent environment in which to work.

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. (Shoppers) is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing, with over 1,200 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores ranging across all ten provinces, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories. A Canadian success story celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Shoppers is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada, proudly serving Canadians who believe being healthy means looking and feeling good.

Together, we employ more than 200,000 Canadians, making us one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest private sector employers. We look for colleagues who value the same things that we do, and who are passionate about quality customer service. Our goal is to be the best in food, health and beauty \xe2\x80\x93 to help Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae.

Role Overview

Are you a lawyer with an interest in commercial leasing, but don\xe2\x80\x99t want to just pump out lease after lease? Do you have experience practicing various aspects of law related to commercial leasing, real estate and redevelopment work? Are you interested in the world of retail operations? If so, the Loblaw Real Estate legal team is the place for you! We are an energetic team of lawyers, law clerks and assistants who interact and work closely with one of the largest leasing, real estate, construction and maintenance business teams in Canada. We don\xe2\x80\x99t just focus on the law, we also help our business colleagues provide the best physical and operational network of grocery and drug stores in the country. From navigating day-to-day tenant operational leasing issues, to dealing with construction site matters, to collaborating on complex redevelopment projects with our landlords, we work on a wide array of projects in a fast-paced environment, and no day is ever the same. We consider ourselves first and foremost retail lawyers, who just happen to practice commercial leasing and real estate law.

We are currently seeking a lawyer with a strong interest and experience in the retail industry, commercial leasing, construction/redevelopment projects and real estate transactions to join our legal department. Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Counsel for Loblaw Real Estate, the successful candidate will provide legal services to many business groups within Loblaw and Shoppers on a wide variety of matters that touch upon real estate. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a dynamic and collegial team that works hard and has fun doing it! In addition to being a commercial leasing lawyer, you will be a trusted business advisor and have access to a variety of opportunities for both professional and personal growth.

Loblaw offers an agile, hybrid work environment, with the opportunity to work in part remotely, and in part in-person, at Loblaw\xe2\x80\x99s head office in Brampton or Loblaw\xe2\x80\x99s various other office locations in the GTA.

The responsibilities of this position will include:

• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial leasing documents including ground leases, mixed-use development leases, multi-tenant shopping centre leases, offers, amendments, assignments, subleases and consents on behalf of Loblaw and Shoppers primarily as tenant, but also as a landlord of our in-store tenants
• Preparing documentation and conducting due diligence for sale/leaseback transactions with our largest landlord, Choice Properties
• Negotiating and drafting documentation in relation to complex redevelopment projects that impact the operation of our grocery stores and pharmacies
• Performing real estate/leasing due diligence and documentation for cross-functional projects and key initiatives that involve the Loblaw and Shoppers real estate portfolios
• Developing creative solutions and drafting or reviewing real estate/leasing documentation for our e-commerce and other retail divisions
• Involvement in expropriations work, municipal development work, and environmental matters
• Conducting analysis and preparing legal opinions regarding the interpretation of various real estate related documents and legislation
• Advising business colleagues and drafting correspondence in relation to landlord/tenant disputes

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
• 5+ years post-call experience obtained at a major law firm or corporation either: (1) primarily in the area of commercial leasing or (2) as a generalist real estate lawyer having had exposure to commercial leasing, real estate transactional work, and redevelopment work
• Experience in environmental, construction and/or regulatory law is an asset

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, negotiation and influencing skills
• pays strong attention to detail
• is deal driven and proactive in advancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• is solutions oriented and is able to balance legal and business issues

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 \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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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