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 clear opinions, conducts research, assesses risks, and coordinates external counsel when needed. Solid 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.

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