Senior Legal Counsel - Joint Ventures & Commercial Affairs

Workplace location

Ontario (Hybrid Work Model)

Status: Full-time, permanent

A strategic legal role at the national level

Sollio Groupe Coopératif (“Sollio”) is one of Canada’s largest agri‑food cooperatives, operating coast to coast through its divisions BMR, Olymel and Sollio Agriculture , as well as a significant portfolio of subsidiaries and joint ventures.

The Legal Affairs team at Sollio delivers a broad spectrum of legal services to its BMR, Olymel and Sollio Agriculture divisions, as well as to the parent company, its subsidiaries and joint ventures. We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to assume a lead role in the legal oversight of Sollio’s activities and its joint ventures located outside Quebec, primarily in Ontario and other common law jurisdictions. This position is designed for a seasoned in‑house legal professional who combines strong technical expertise with sound business judgment and strategic insight.

Your Impact

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a strategic legal advisor and trusted partner to the business, collaborating closely with senior leaders on high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional matters and contributing directly to Sollio’s long‑term growth and strategic direction.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing strategic legal leadership to safeguard Sollio’s interests across its operations outside Québec, including oversight of commercial and franchised arrangements, corporate governance matters, shareholding changes, and key strategic initiatives;
• Advising internal stakeholders on litigation, corporate, commercial and contractual matters, delivering pragmatic, business‑oriented and risk‑based guidance;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and joint venture arrangements, including shareholders’ agreements, strategic alliances and long‑term supply contracts;
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and operational risks, while enabling and supporting the achievement of business objectives;
• Communicating clear, concise and actionable legal advice to senior management to support informed decision‑making.

What We’re Looking For

• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society in a common law jurisdiction (Ontario preferred);
• 10 years of progressive experience in corporate and commercial law, gained in private practice and/or in‑house;
• Demonstrated experience with joint ventures, complex commercial relationships or multi‑provincial operations;
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation capabilities, with a business‑oriented mindset;
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and influence decision‑making at a senior level;
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and judgment;
• Professional proficiency in both English and French would be considered an asset.

Field Advantages

• Opportunity to purchase preferred shares (RIC) issued by Sollio Cooperative Group;
• Option to benefit from an additional week of vacation;
• Career development opportunities across our diverse network;
• Community involvement through various events;
• Competitive benefits and exclusive discounts to support your well-being.

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity And Inclusion

At Sollio Cooperative Group, fostering a fair, diverse and inclusive work environment is aligned with our cooperative values and enables us to better meet the needs of our members, customers, employees and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual deserves to find their place within our organization, be recognized, and have opportunities to grow.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Please contact your recruiter or reach out to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at View email address on ca.workus.org for confidential assistance.

A Purpose Rooted In Our Cooperative Mission

At Sollio Cooperative Group, we put cooperative strength to work in service of a shared purpose. Feeding the world is our reason for being.

Driven by this mission, combined with a flexible work environment and strong collaboration across our teams, Sollio has become the largest agri-food cooperative in Canada, with deep roots in Quebec. Our network acts as an economic driver in the agriculture, retail, and food sectors across the country from farm to table.

Together, let’s cultivate a sustainable future.

As a Canadian agriculture industry leader, Sollio Agriculture specializes in supplying farm inputs and providing value-added services to benefit farmers, cooperatives and partners. Its business model combines the strength of a local approach with the power of a national presence to offer innovative products and solutions, to support the adoption of sustainable farming practices, helping local farming families prosper.