Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on‑site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week. Ranked the 5th Best Workplace™ in Canada and 12th globally by Great Place to Work® , we’re proud of our optometrist‑owned model that makes high‑quality, eyecare and eyewear accessible to all Canadians. Today, we are a $7.8 billion global business with over 45,000 colleagues across more than 2,700 retail optical locations.

In Canada, our support office is based in Burnaby, BC. Since entering the market in 2021, we’ve been scaling rapidly, now with over 270 locations nationwide. With advanced clinical equipment and a wide range of affordable, high‑quality eyewear, we’re transforming the way Canadians experience eyecare.

Support the growth of Specsavers in the Canadian optical retail and optometry market by providing practical, commercially focused legal advice and infrastructure that enables the sustainable growth and long‑term success of the Specsavers business model in Canada. Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to support the delivery of the organization’s annual plan and strategic business objectives. Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal risks across the organization.

Advise internal stakeholders on and draft, review,and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including franchise, joint venture , and commercial lease arrangements. Partner with key stakeholders across the business to deliver practical legal guidance in a cross‑functional environment, supporting teams including Finance , Operations , Business Development , Regulatory Affairs , Marketing , Sponsorship , Human Resources , Information Security , Information Technology , Product , Procurement , and Data. Develop, review, and maintain legal documents, templates, policies, procedures, and training materials to support business operations and compliance.





Collaborate with global Legal teams and provide support on initiatives and projects with broader organizational impact. Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with external legal counsel, members of the Legal team, and key business stakeholders across Canada and other Specsavers markets. Provide timely, solutions-oriented responses to legal enquiries and business needs.

Foster open and transparent communication with stakeholders by providing clear updates, guidance, and follow‑through, building trust, credibility, and strong partnerships that enable constructive discussion, healthy challenge, and informed decision‑making. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD). Qualified lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.

A proactive, self‑motivated legal professional with at least 7 years of broad corporate and commercial law experience gained in both private practice and in‑house environments. Strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated ability to negotiate, structure, and draft agreements that effectively balance legal protections with business objectives. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, coupled with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach to legal and commercial issues.

Proven ability to assess and manage legal risk while providing practical, business‑focused advice that supports timely decision‑making. Collaborative and relationship‑oriented business partner who is effective at building credibility and strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.





Experience supporting organizations operating across Canada, with in‑house advisory experience in one or more of the following areas considered an asset : data protection and health privacy, marketing and advertising law, employment law, commercial leasing, and/or franchise law. Demonstrated people leadership capabilities, with experience supporting team management, operational effectiveness, and administrative processes. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into explicit, actionable guidance for non‑legal audiences.

Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000 base salary, plus quarterly bonus, profit sharing, and benefits. 4 weeks of vacation and 1 paid volunteer day per year ~Health and dental benefits, RRSP matching and a Healthcare Spending Account active from your first day. ~ Mental health and wellbeing support, including $3,000 annually for practitioner care and access to our Employee Assistance Program. ~ Quarterly bonuses, based on your performance. ~ Free parking, access to the building gym, and a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and coffee/tea. ~ On‑site wellness offerings in‑office, including RMT and yoga sessions. ~ Team and company social events, including holiday and annual celebrations.

Compassionate : We care, support, and help each other Commercial : We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people and for the long term At Specsavers, we embrace a hybrid approach that balances in‑office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. We come together in office three days a week to connect, innovate, and keep our culture thriving. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us at careers.ca@specsavers.

📌 Policy Counsel (Full-Time) (Burnaby)
🏢 Specsavers
📍 Burnaby