Senior Legal Counsel Compliance and Brand

North York, ON
115.215-153.620 $ par an
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 2 mois

About Ferrero:Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .About the Role:We have a current opening and are actively reviewing resumes.This position is a key strategic role providing comprehensive legal leadership across Canada and supporting critical Brand and Compliance initiatives throughout the North America (NAM) region, including the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring legal integrity while enabling business growth and safeguarding Ferrero’s interests.Job Location: 100 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, ON M2N 6N5Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remoteMain Responsibilities:Support all Canadian legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, litigation, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and food law.

Advise on Brand & Compliance Across NAM

Support marketing, advertising, and regulatory compliance for brand initiatives throughout North America (U.S., Canada, Caribbean). Drive compliance governance and risk management programs regionally.

Compliance Leadership

Design and deliver compliance training, monitor regulatory developments, and lead risk assessments on key topics (e.g., anti-bribery, antitrust, privacy). Conduct investigations and recommend remediation as needed.

Governance & Policy Deployment

Implement Group and Area legal strategies, policies, and standards in Canada. Serve as Corporate Secretary and ensure strong governance practices.

Enable Business & Manage Risk

Partner with leadership teams to align business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements. Develop best practices and compliance programs to protect Ferrero’s reputation and assets.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Manage Canadian litigation and coordinate with external counsel. Provide proactive advice to prevent disputes and mitigate risks.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, industrial, finance, P&O, and other teams to enable compliant business operations.About You:A strategic, business-oriented legal leader who combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels.

Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience as in-house counsel or in a leading law firm, with a focus on advising senior management and shaping legal strategy.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution; admission to the bar in a Canadian province required; U.S. licensure preferred.
Background in Food Law, Intellectual Property, Advertising & Marketing Law, Data Protection (Canada), and Corporate Law.
Ability to anticipate risks, design compliance frameworks, and align legal solutions with business objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes in a complex, matrixed organization.

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.Compensation DataThe base salary range for this position is $115,215 - $153,620 CAD annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.Our Benefits & Perks:Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits .DE&I at Ferrero:Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more .Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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