Lead commercial contracts and transaction support as Legal Counsel, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting agreements for internal business stakeholders. Deliver practical advice independently.

Reporting to the General Counsel, this in-house generalist handles contracts alongside procurement, financing, real estate, governance, disputes, and operational legal matters. The lawyer provides transparent opinions, conducts research, assesses risks, and coordinates external counsel when needed. Strong negotiation, analysis, discretion, and prioritization are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret agreements and legal documents
- Support commercial transactions, procurement, financing, and real estate matters
- Manage contract processes and provide practical risk assessments
- Support litigation,



investigations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Prepare policies, templates, training materials, and compliance guidance

Requirements:

- Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree
- Five to seven years of post-call legal experience
- Manitoba membership or eligibility for admission
- Corporate, commercial, contracts, procurement, financing, or litigation experience
- Ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and confidential matters

Combine contract drafting, negotiation, commercial judgment, and legal research to provide solutions-oriented counsel across broad business matters.

📌 Commercial Contracts Legal Counsel (Winnipeg)
🏢 Arctic Co-operatives
📍 Winnipeg