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Job Description:Why work at Freshslice?We are Canadas #1 Pizza by the slice & fastest-growing Franchise.We are expanding rapidly and have 10,000+ applicants looking to buy a Freshslice Franchise. We have a very unique, sharp system & need your help to get ready for this growth. Freshslice Pizza, headquartered in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an experienced General Counsel to work on litigation matters with a focus on franchise disputes. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation and Supreme Court trial experience.Responsibilities:Handle litigation matters with a primary focus on franchise-related disputes.Serve as a key legal advisor to multiple business units, identifying legal risks and supporting business objectives within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.Manage litigation matters end-to-end, including pleadings, motions, discovery, trial preparation, and resolution.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and effectively mitigate legal risk.Monitor amendments and changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.Requirements:A minimum of 1 year of Litigation and Supreme Court Trial experience.Asset to have an understanding of Canadian Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Agreements, and provincial Supreme Court civil procedural rules and practices.Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and deal effectively with senior management, peers, and support staff. The estimated salary for this position is $120,000- $350,000. In determining final salary, Freshslice considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.