Legal Counsel, Commercial

19 Aug 2026 Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local. Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities. Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities. Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product. Role Details Role Details Work Location – Toronto, ON. Montreal, QC may be considered as the work location for candidates who are bilingual in English and French. Hybrid Environment – This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. Subject to change. The in-office requirement is a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. Salary – The base salary for the position is $130,000- $160,000. The starting base salary is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, experience and internal equity. Initial Posting Close Date – September 2, 2026 This role is eligible to participate in our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), which provides an opportunity to earn additional compensation based on individual contribution and overall business performance. The AIP is a discretionary program and eligibility, performance measures, and payouts are subject to the terms of the applicable plan. About This Opportunity We are recruiting a commercial lawyer to join our legal team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, as Legal Counsel, you will work closely with the company’s legal, commercial, sales and procurement teams on contractual, regulatory and other commercial legal matters. The successful candidate will have experience working in private practice or as an in-house lawyer supporting a dynamic business environment and bring a business-focused mindset. Responsibilities Providing legal advice and counsel to advance Coke Canada Bottling's vision to become the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of complex commercial agreements. Advising and providing counsel to business stakeholders on a broad range of corporate-commercial matters, including negotiation strategy, legislative/regulatory matters, RFP development, promotional initiatives and corporate policies. Identifying, monitoring and providing updates on case law, legislative developments and other matters relevant to the business. Identifying and evaluating business risks and advising key stakeholders accordingly. Building strong relationships with leaders across the business and with critical external partners including external counsel. Qualifications Law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Barreau du Québec. Two to five years of post-call experience practicing corporate-commercial law at a reputable law firm and/or in a corporate legal department. Experience working with a large company or law firm operating across multiple provinces is an asset. Strong knowledge of commercial law, applicable regulations and industry best practices. Sound business acumen and the ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters and effectively prioritize competing demands. Bilingual proficiency in English and French, both written and verbal, is considered an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, relationship management, organizational, leadership and project management skills. Flexible, approachable and collaborative working style. Solutions-oriented, with the ability to think pragmatically and strategically. #CBDRI Why work with us? Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career. Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning. We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days. We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism. We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/ Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy. Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email [email protected]. Important – please note All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements while providing legal counsel to business stakeholders. The Legal Counsel will also monitor legislative developments and evaluate business risks to support the company's commercial goals.

Candidates must have a law degree and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or Barreau du Québec. Two to five years of post-call experience in corporate-commercial law is required.

• Annual Incentive Plan • Retirement Programs • Saving Programs • Family and Employee Assistance Program • Paid Vacation • Floater Days • Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

• Project managementPreferred

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• Commercial Law
• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Law
• Risk Evaluation
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Bilingualism
• Business Acumen
• Legal Advice
• RFP Development

• Legal
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Entry level