Welcome to Gordon Food Service! Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. This role is based in Milton, Ontario as a part of the growing legal team in Canada.

The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $165,000 plus 20% bonus potential ~ Travel across Canada and occasionally in US ~ Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment ~ Employment Law: Management of sensitive legal issues such as employee termination negotiations and related litigation, human rights complaints, integrity hotline complaints, investigations, ensuring consistency in template documents, advising on employment equity compliance, assist with immigration and work permit applications, work with Compliance and HR in policy development and respective processes Commercial Law: Contract negotiation, drafting, review; recommending solutions and mitigating risk Corporate Law: Support on business acquisition and merger activities, including due diligence, negotiation, and documentation Real Estate Law: Lease review, landlord disputes, purchase and sale of real property, lease negotiations, contractor management, etc.

Litigation: Assist in the management of litigation through collaboration with external counsel and business personnel IP Law: Non-disclosure agreements; Regulatory: Research new regulations affecting the business in all areas; conveying them to the business through development of compliance training. Collaborate with other members of the Legal Team to support the Canadian Business and the broader organization where appropriate. Assist with project work and strategic efforts,



including the advancement of contract lifecycle management technology.

Minimum 4 years of post-call legal experience in a corporate legal environment or Top-tier law firm with some exposure to several of the substantive areas listed; preference for in-house lawyer (Fortune 500 or comparably sized food industry company is a plus). In lieu of the specified experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.

Legal and Business Acumen: A pragmatic, business-oriented approach to problem-solving with a demonstrated ability to balance legal risks with business objectives Proven ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, actionable advice for a non-legal audience Presentation skills that can reach audiences of operational employees through senior executive level employees exceptional responsiveness and the ability to shift quickly between substantive areas of law in a fast paced workplace Self starting and independent work style,



without need for frequent points of contact/supervision throughout the day strong workload management skills with the ability to work independently or collaborate, conduct research and assess risk, and elevate matters when appropriate English fluency required, additional French fluency strongly preferred.

Gordon Food Service

Food and Beverage Services We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the advantages of restaurant‑quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service.

Gordon Food Service

Stores do not charge a membership fee.

Gordon Food Service

Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an setting that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.

Gordon Food

Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #

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