Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location: 400 Avenue Sainte-Croix, Suite 10, Montreal, Quebec, H4N 3L4

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we\xe2\x80\x99re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Role overview:
Loblaw is looking for a legal representative with an interest and experience in labour law to join our Legal Department.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Counsel for matters of labour law, employment and human rights, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the Montreal office\xe2\x80\x99s legal team in managing labour law, employment and human rights issues for Loblaw in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, both at the retail level (Maxi, Provigo, Pharmaprix, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dominion, Atlantic Superstore etc.) and the supply chain level. You will be part of a team of customer-oriented professionals, committed to working efficiently and to a high standard in a collaborative and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research and legal analysis;

• Assist in the preparation of arbitration and human rights cases;
• Draft a variety of legal documents;
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and training for the company;
• Assist in the preparation of cases submitted to the Small Claims Division, as required;
• Keep abreast of recent legislative updates and decisions and provide relevant updates to the legal team and its clients;
• Work closely with the legal team based in Toronto on national issues;
• Work closely with the company to help process litigation files, locate documents, collect data etc.;
• Organize files, correspondence and related documents electronically;
• Organize and maintain the data management system, including research management, legal advice, decisions etc.;
• Assist with other related legal and administrative tasks.

About you:
If you have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy a collaborative work environment, are able to handle a wide range of legal issues, have excellent research skills, have IT skills, have an eye for detail, are proactive and efficient, have a positive attitude, are inquisitive, are ready to take on new challenges and are open to doing things differently to help us grow quickly, then this is the place for you.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• Diploma or training in legal studies or equivalent;
• Two to five years in a similar role in labour law;
• Labour law experience in other provinces is an asset;
• Advanced communication skills in French and English, due to responsibilities outside Quebec;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint.

You are a person who:

• makes connections with people and builds trust;
• demonstrates initiative and has a strong sense of team spirit;
• has excellent communication skills;
• is highly organized with strong attention to detail;
• knows how to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment;
• has excellent research skills;
• is discreet and respects confidentiality.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular
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.