Legal Counsel, Real Estate

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Are you a lawyer with a passion for commercial leasing and real estate, but looking for a role that offers more than just drafting leases? Do you enjoy solving problems across a range of legal areas—from leasing and property management to development, construction, energy, environmental law and beyond? Are you curious about how legal strategy drives success in retail operations?

If so, consider joining the Loblaw Real Estate Legal Team—a dynamic, collaborative group supporting one of Canada’s largest real estate, construction, and retail operation networks. Our team of lawyers, law clerks, and assistants works closely with internal business partners across Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Lifemark to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions that help shape the physical and operational footprint of our stores and clinics nationwide.

We do more than advise on legal matters—we partner with the business to solve complex challenges and enable innovation. From day-to-day leasing and property matters to complex construction projects, no two days are the same. We pride ourselves on being retail lawyers first, who happen to specialize in commercial leasing and real estate.

Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, is 4 days in the office

About the Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong interest in the retail industry and experience in commercial real estate to join our in-house legal department. Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel, Loblaw Real Estate, you will provide legal support to various teams across Loblaw, Shoppers, and Lifemark on a wide array of real estate-related matters.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collegial legal team that values innovation, practical advice, and personal growth—while having fun along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of leasing documents, primarily for tenant matters, but also landlord-side in some instances

• Work within a variety of other real estate areas, including purchase/sale transactions, planning/development, expropriations, construction, energy, environmental, and regulatory compliance

• Support and manage due diligence projects, including title and lease reviews, to facilitate cross-functional projects and key business initiatives

• Advise on complex redevelopment projects that impact store operations, ensuring alignment with legal, operational, and strategic goals

• Develop creative legal strategies and documentation to support evolving business models

• Conduct analysis and prepare legal opinions regarding the interpretation of agreements and applicable legislation

• Advise business teams on landlord/tenant issues and assist with related correspondence and dispute resolution

• Collaborate with other legal teams within Loblaw, including Litigation, Labour & Employment, Corporate, and Compliance

What You’ll Bring:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

• 1–5 years of post-call experience from a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in any of the following areas: commercial leasing and/or real estate transactions, construction, planning/development, environmental, or energy

You Are Someone Who:

• Builds strong relationships across teams

• Takes initiative, works well in a collaborative environment, and maintains a professional and positive demeanor

• Communicates clearly and effectively, with strong negotiation skills

• Has keen attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is able to effectively manage multiple priorities

• Brings a solutions-oriented mindset that balances legal risk with business objectives

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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