Paterson Global Foods Inc. is a family-owned corporation with holdings in Western Canada. Established in 1908, the company has a long history in Canada and currently operates several subsidiaries and divisions within the grain, food and transportation industries. Paterson strives to exceed our customers’ expectations through a commitment to quality, innovation, and personalized service.
We are currently seeking a highly organized, results-oriented professional to join our team as Litigation Counsel - Civil/Commercial. Working on a variety of challenging and complex litigation cases, the successful candidate will be a resourceful team-player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a bright, energetic lawyer with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and practical business sense.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as primary internal legal contact on all disputes and legal claims
- Provide preliminary strategic advice, drafting of correspondence and oversight of any proceedings as they progress
- Work closely and directly with a broad range of internal clients in our various business lines and serve as a key trusted advisor
- Interact directly with opposing counsel, regulatory bodies and other external third parties
- Oversee and manage external counsel,
ensuring high-quality legal services, cost efficiency, and alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives
- Remain current on key relevant areas of law that may impact litigation risk and work with appropriate internal resources to identify any risk mitigation opportunities
What you’ll need:
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba
- Minimum 5+ years of legal experience with a litigation background
- Self-motivated with a desire to work both independently and in a cooperative team environment
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence
- Highly focused with attention to detail
- Strong drafting, legal and written communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex problems
- Superior organizational and time management skills with experience addressing multiple projects at once
The position offers an attractive compensation package and an opportunity for professional growth in an cutting-edge and fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in shaping legal strategy and supporting business growth.
To be considered, please send your resume directly to ***email_hidden*** before Friday, May 8, 2026.