Director, Legal

At Rexall, we are community difference makers. We are leaders in health and wellness and a talent destination for over 7000+ Rexall team members.

Together, we are defining better health through innovation, service, and living the I²CARE values. Talk about a dream team!

What you are looking for :

• A closely connected culture
• A total rewards package meant to enhance your work-life flexibility
• Fully utilizing your talent
• Professional growth and development via challenging projects and assignments
• Warm and fuzzy feelings knowing you have helped your community, your team, the business and social causes through the Rexall Care Network

Job Purpose :

Reporting to the President, the Director, Legal will oversee general legal matters, including regulatory compliance, enterprise contracts, corporate governance, risk management, and real estate.

The Director, Legal will provide legal counsel to senior leadership and manage all external legal relationships ensuring that all aspects of the business are in line with applicable laws and healthcare regulations.

What you will be doing :

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership on a wide range of legal issues, including healthcare law, corporate governance, real estate law and commercial contracts.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on business initiatives such as expansions, partnerships, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with all federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
• Manage external relationships with third party law firms
• Provide legal support related to retail operations, including vendor agreements, leases, consumer protection laws, and intellectual property.
• Draft, review, and manage a wide variety of contracts, including commercial leases, real estate deals, vendor agreements, and service agreements.
• Implement and oversee contract management systems to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and protect the company’s legal interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Rexall Pharmacy Group.

How you will succeed :

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Canada.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience, including at least 3-5 years in a healthcare or retail setting.
• Strong background in Canadian healthcare law, regulatory compliance, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Experience with retail operations, pharmacy law, and virtual health is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian healthcare regulations, including privacy laws (PIPEDA / PHIPA), health product regulations, and provincial healthcare laws.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across various business functions.

At Rexall, we are better together. We serve our customers, partners, and patients best we are our best when everyone brings their true self to work.

Our connected, inclusive culture celebrates our lived experiences, backgrounds, expertise, and self-expression to let us win as one team.

Leveraging our differences distinguishes us and brings out our best performance.

Are you #ALLin?

Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC is committed to providing an accessible environment for all of our customers, employees, and job applicants.

Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC will make available to any selected applicants’ accommodations and / or accessible formats should they require.

Candidates are encouraged to discuss any accommodation they may need in order to allow for the most effective selection process.