Lead Canadian legal strategy at Specsavers from Burnaby, combining commercial contracts, risk management, and a hybrid three-day onsite work model.

As Head of Legal, you will advise Specsavers across corporate and commercial matters while supporting continued growth in Canada. You will partner with senior leaders, work closely with the Legal & Risk Director, and guide legal priorities across franchising, privacy, leasing, governance, and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily legal service delivery across the Canadian Legal Team

Advise business leaders on commercial and corporate legal matters

Identify legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies

Draft, review, and negotiate significant commercial arrangements





Lead team development, capacity planning, and performance management

Requirements

LLB or Juris Doctor degree

Canadian law society membership and British Columbia practice eligibility

At least 10 years of corporate and commercial legal experience

Experience in both private practice and in-house environments

Demonstrated people leadership and robust commercial judgment

Bring practical legal leadership, commercial acumen, and risk expertise to Specsavers’ expanding Canadian business in Burnaby.

📌 Head of Legal Canada (Winnipeg)
🏢 Specsavers Norge
📍 Winnipeg