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Location Hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week. Duration Fulltime 6month contract position. Company Overview Welcome to Specsavers where were not just about eyewear and eye care, but about changing lives through better sight. Ranked the 11th Best Workplace in Canada and 12th globally by Great Place to Work, were proud of our optometristowned model that delivers highquality, accessible eye care for every budget. Founded 40 years ago in the UK by visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins, Specsavers has remained privately owned since day one. Today, we are a $7.8billion global business with over 45000 colleagues across more than 2700 retail optical locations. In Canada, our support office is based in Burnaby, BC. Since entering the market in 2021, weve been scaling rapidly, now with 270 locations nationwide. With advanced clinical equipment and a wide range of affordable, highquality eyewear, were transforming the way Canadians experience eye care. If youre passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a valuesdriven organization, join us as we continue to grow. Together, we can change lives through better sight. What Youll Do The Senior Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting our growing business in Canada. In this role, youll work closely with our Legal Team and collaborate across the organization to provide guidance on all matters with legal implications for Specsavers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a handson, dynamic environment and enjoys being involved in a wide range of work. From commercial contracts and mergers & acquisitions to corporate partnerships, governance, and broader business advice, youll have the chance to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities: Support with providing legal advice on a broad range of legal matters relevant to the business, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, franchising and joint venture agreements, mergers & acquisitions, corporate partnerships and governance. Experience providing advice to marketing teams would be an asset. Management of daytoday requests for engagement with thirdparty vendors/suppliers (drafting NDAs, supporting with RFPs, RFIs and DPIAs, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, etc). Support key commercial projects and business initiatives as directed by the Legal Team, the broader business and/or the Board. Develop and revise legal documents, templates, policies and procedures used by the Legal Team and/or Specsavers as required. Involvement in continuous improvement processes and championing good governance and ethics. Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with Specsavers external legal providers, other members of the Legal and Risk Team and key business stakeholders including colleagues in other Specsavers regions. Support drafting and provision of legal training to the Specsavers business as necessary. Provide timely administration of legal matters including followup where required. Create open communication with key stakeholders to inform and update, building trust and respect by creating strong relationships that allow for healthy debate and influential discussion. Other duties as may be required from time to time. What Were Looking For Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Qualified lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia Strong academic credentials and at least 5 years ranging from corporate/commercial legal experience gained in either a top legal firm or inhouse environment. Excellent legal drafting and research skills bringing together knowledge of the Specsavers business model, attention to detail and awareness of key impacts of local laws and professional regulations. Negotiates and drafts contracts with a commercial, resultorientated focus. Personnel management skills with the ability to assist with team management and administration. Manages transactional work with a practical and pragmatic approach. Clearly communicates complex legal issues to a nonlegal audience. Manages a high workload requiring effective time management and clear priorities. Understands the retail environment and international aspects thereof. Ability to influence key stakeholders and support change. Nice To Have Experience with data protection and privacy issues and in providing legal advice to marketing teams is an asset. Compensation $140,000 $170,000 base salary, plus quarterly bonus, profit sharing, and benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience. Benefits 4 weeks of vacation and 1 paid volunteer day 1 extra paid day off and an eye care voucher on your birthday RRSP matching Quarterly performance bonus Profit sharing program Health and dental benefits effective on your first day Healthcare spending account Team and company social events Behaviours We Value Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose. Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding. Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making. Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other. Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term. Hybrid Work Model Experience the best of both worlds. At Specsavers, we embrace a hybrid approach that balances inoffice collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. We come together in office three days a week to connect, innovate, and keep our culture thriving. Equal Opportunity Employer At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don''''t meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team. Accessibility and Accommodations We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected] . We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. Job Details Seniority Level: MidSenior level Employment Type: Contract Job Function: Legal Industry: Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr