Legal Director, Corporate and Regulatory

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

VACANCY TYPE This posting reflects a vacant position.

COMPANY Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great‑tasting, high‑quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast‑to‑coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

ROLE SUMMARY Leading the Corporate and Regulatory Legal Functions within Labatt’s Canadian legal team, this role serves as a senior, trusted advisor to Labatt’s commercial leadership, ensuring legal integrity while enabling business growth and safeguarding Labatt’s interests. You will collaborate closely with the Canadian, North American, Ambev and AB InBev Global legal teams to support on a broad array of Canadian legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, finance and tax, litigation, intellectual property, food law and other regulatory compliance, digital commerce and other legal areas as needed. You will lead a talented team of lawyers and food scientists to execute on these priorities. You will also collaborate with Labatt’s broader Legal and Corporate Affairs team, including regulatory, government relations, marketing, commercial, privacy and other legal specialists, to provide advice, drafting, negotiation and other legal services to Labatt’s broader marketing, sales and other commercial teams, as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising on corporate law matters, including governance, finance, tax, M&A, joint ventures, IP and licensing, distribution agreements, and corporate compliance.

Advising on regulatory matters, including food law, competition law, advertising and marketing law, and other regulatory compliance areas.

Conducting legal research and policy analysis, monitoring legal and policy developments, conducting legal risk assessments, planning and project management for regulatory changes, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, conducting due diligence and document review, managing correspondence with regulators and responding to regulatory inquiries, document production, drafting legal letters and negotiating legal disputes, and maintaining legal knowledge management.

Team‑ and culture‑building experience, hiring/training/mentoring junior lawyers and other professionals, and attracting, retaining and growing a strong talent pipeline.

Managing litigation and legal disputes, in coordination with external counsel, as needed, providing proactive advice to prevent disputes and mitigate risks.

Taking a practical, collaborative and risk‑based approach to legal files and negotiations, working closely with internal stakeholders to understand and prioritize desired outcomes, building relationships to unlock meaningful partnerships, and safeguarding Labatt’s reputation.

Cross‑functional consultation, tracking and monitoring, project management, and coordination between stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Intellectual curiosity and flexibility, and passion for providing practical, agile, creative and solutions‑oriented risk management advice.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience: Law degree from a recognized law school, member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, and at least seven (7) years of progressive experience as in‑house counsel or in a leading law firm, with a focus on advising senior management and shaping legal strategy, ideally with experience in some or all of the areas outlined under Job Responsibilities. A current license to practice law in Ontario is required.

Technical Skills: Experience analyzing provincial and federal regulatory regimes, strong legal research, drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Demonstrated strong project management skills. French‑language proficiency is an asset.

Transferable Skills: Project management; oral and written communication; analytical; problem‑solving; decision‑making; organizational; time‑management; computer and application literacy; ability to work in cross‑functional, client‑focused, and team‑based environment; very strong attention to detail; willingness to learn and explain emerging areas of law; willingness to take on increasing levels of responsibility, accountability, and leadership; ability to bring new ideas, new ways‑of‑working, and innovative approaches in an evolving environment.

Qualities: Highly practical, efficient, diligent; open‑minded, creative, curious; ability to handle time pressure and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment; ability to plan and manage complex projects; excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to multi‑task and prioritize various projects and workstreams; respectful, confident, client‑service approach in working with colleagues of all levels in diverse areas of a large organization, including senior management and executives.

BENEFITS

Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance.

Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts.

Retirement plan with a generous company‑matching contribution, low‑fee RRSP & TFSA savings options.

Personalized support through an inclusive family‑forming benefit and generous parental leave top‑ups.

Access to wellbeing resources, Employee & Family Assistance Program support, webinars, etc.

An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond‑Beer products for employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

AI DISCLOSURE We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

CONTACT US Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a@Labatt.com. If you have questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at recruitment@labatt.com

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