Corporate Counsel
Indigo
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We love books and all things beautiful
- We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store
- Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning…
- We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products
- Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers
- We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend
- We inspire each other to do our best work
- We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
- We give back to the communities in which we operate
- Robust relationships with and positive feedback from key business partners
- Reduction and management of corporate risk
- Achievement of deadlines and expectations established for projects in alignment with corporate strategic initiatives
- Cost management and protection of assets through contract negotiation, documentation and ongoing management
- Maintain a high level of strategic foresight by identifying customer and business needs, and adjusting departmental and team objectives accordingly.
- Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes.
- Provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice and support to business units on a wide range of day-to-day commercial matters, including technology initiatives, intellectual property, information security, privacy and related matters, promotion and marketing campaigns, commercial and IP dispute resolution and litigation management.
- Review, draft, interpret and negotiate a range of commercial contracts for business units, including agreements relating to publisher, vendor and supplier relationships, licensing, distribution, consulting and confidentiality.
- Identify business and legal risk and make recommendations on how issues should be addressed to mitigate corporate liability while remaining competitive in the industry.
- Lead employee and vendor training in areas of primary responsibility, including through targeted efforts and as part of ongoing compliance training.
- Seek out, manage and refine new, cost-effective legal service delivery approaches and technologies.
- Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues and working to resolve them.
- Provide support and assistance to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Legal Department at all levels and in all other areas, as required.
- Develop strong, collaborative cross-functional relationships that support key business partners and Legal team.
- See the total organization with an integrated perspective.
- Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
- Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input.
- Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback.
- Conduct oneself in a manner that promotes, and is aligned with, Indigo's Guiding Principles.
- As a leader, hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of Indigo’s culture and create an environment that fosters a customer-centric approach.
- Act as an ambassador for the brand and build positive relationships within the department, across the company, and with key stakeholders.
- Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do.
- Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset.
- Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes.
- Embrace, champion and influence change through your team and/or the organization.
- Legal
- Strategic Sourcing & Profit Improvement team
- Finance
- Technology teams
- Merchants
- Marketing, Loyalty and Creative teams
- External Legal Counsel
- Government Agencies and Regulators
- Suppliers and Vendors
- Qualified to practice law in Ontario.
- JD, LL.B. or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of post-call legal experience with a reputable Canadian law firm or company.
- Proven negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
- Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing and interpreting commercial contracts.
- Maturity of judgment and discretion; a belief in accountability and ownership.
- Technical competence in a variety of legal areas.
- Ability to simplify and effectively communicate legal concepts for non-legal audience.
- Ability and willingness to make pragmatic decisions with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving and influence decision-making at the operational level.
- Sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, and with teams that have diverse skills, knowledge and educational backgrounds.
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet conflicting demands and deal with time-sensitive issues.
- Passion for the Indigo brand.
- Minimal travel required
- Working knowledge of French is an asset