General Counsel – Ontario Cannabis Store

May 16, 2018

Ontario’s cannabis legislation has created a new provincial retailer to ensure safe and socially responsible distribution of recreational cannabis through stand-alone stores and an online order service. The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has a new and evolving culture focused on providing this new retail offering in a socially responsible way.

The OCS is seeking a General Counsel to join its newly established team in downtown Toronto. The successful candidate will be responsible for all corporate, governance and regulatory matters including commercial, administrative, technology and e-commerce issues, and will also advise on real estate and labour and employment matters. The General Counsel will represent the OCS before government and ministry lawyers and cannabis industry members, and will be responsible for preparing all legal documentation for Board matters.

Reporting to the President of OCS, the ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of broad practice experience, including experience working in the public sector, and an understanding of cannabis legislation. Candidates should have the proven ability to advise senior management and board members as well as strong political acumen. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of regulatory, policy and business issues and help shape the future of a new industry.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sherri Pinsler at sherri@hellergroup.ca

As this is an exclusive assignment with The Heller Group, all inquiries and applications sent directly to the OCS will be redirected to The Heller Group.

The OCS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees.   In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act if you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.