VP Trade Brand Contracting

Bimbo Canada
CA - Ontario - toronto
January 19, 2025

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues our goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

True generalist role requiring a strategic mindset and proven expertise in both legal and business domains.
As the sole lawyer, responsible for managing and addressing all legal matters including litigation and commercial and corporate, competition, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, franchising, real estate, M&A and privacy law.
As a member of Executive Team, responsible for providing sensible and balanced advice on all matters.
Manage complex litigation including advising on strategy, tactics and pleadings, and instruct and collaborate with external counsel.

~ Provide sound legal advice to Executive Team and cross functional teams that strikes a balance between compliance, business needs and long-term strategy.

~ Collaborate with and support the legal needs of cross functional teams in Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Finance, Real Estate, Supply Chain, R+D, Procurement and Treasury.

~ Manage external counsel relationships, scope of work, files and fees.

~ Actively engage as member of Executive Team.

~ Collaborate with and/or support colleagues in other business units and Global Corporate head office.

~ Support compliance with internal policies develop and deliver compliance training programs and advise on governance matters.

~ Anticipate issues, estimate risks strategically and practically and make sound recommendations on mitigation strategies.

~ General counsel experience in business environment and/or minimum six years of experience in a top tier law firm and/or large in-house legal department.

~ Overall broad legal knowledge and experience, with demonstrated expertise in corporate governance and regulatory compliance; must have experience with litigation.

~ Ability to develop legal strategies and objectives and make decisions in high pressure or fluid environments.

~ Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks, and to 'see around the corner'.

Ability to work independently while building strong internal partnerships.
Bilingual (French and/or Spanish), business degree, civil law degree and Quebec Bar are assets.

~ Demonstrated experience working with senior management and executives in a dynamic and matrixed environment.

We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities within our organization.

Innovation : Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. We are one community
This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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