- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $140,000–166,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Canada Goose is hiring a Legal Counsel in Toronto to provide corporate and commercial legal support in Canada and internationally, with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. The role also covers broad legal matters, risk management, litigation and claims, contract administration, and cross-functional support; the annual salary range is CAD 140,000–166,000, with actual offers dependent on experience, skills, and alignment with the role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the General Counsel on business-critical commercial law matters.
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of client and vendor contracts.
- Manage international legal matters as Canada Goose expands internationally.
- Independently handle day-to-day commercial work, providing hands-on legal support across different areas of the business.
- Manage internal clients’ needs independently and take an assertive approach to risk management where appropriate.
- Lead several legal subject areas within the business, supporting internal teams and negotiating with external parties.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and mitigate risk.
- Manage litigation and claims in relevant subject areas.
- Develop and implement contract management and administration procedures.
- Manage legal spending in areas of responsibility.
- Coach, train, and support internal clients and colleagues.
- Participate in projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Law degree from an accredited Canadian law school.
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
- Business-savvy attorney with 2–4 years of commercial law experience at a major law firm and in-house experience with a major corporation.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Experience with intellectual property is an asset.
- Experience in an organization with international operations and scope.
- Exposure to a broad range of legal practice experience.
- Ability to balance legal considerations efficiently with business needs.
- Strong business acumen and ability to provide business-oriented legal advice.
- Innovative and resourceful, with strong corporate awareness.
- Confidence in making quick decisions and providing strategic advice.
- Proven ability to handle challenging situations effectively in a time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to explain complex legal issues in simple, succinct terms.
- Initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with an approachable demeanor.
- Enjoys the challenges of a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to speak authoritatively.
- Ability to inspire confidence.
Skills
Experience
2–4 years of commercial law experience at a major law firm, plus in-house experience with a major corporation.
Education
Law degree from an accredited Canadian law school.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 140,000 to CAD 166,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program; career-growth opportunities through internal and external programs; Goose Rewards and ICON Rewards; donation matching and paid volunteer time through CG Gives; tools and resources supporting physical and mental health, embracing change, and connecting with colleagues.
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