Senior Legal Counsel in Toronto

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences.

Job Summary: The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support on commercial and regulatory matters affecting Tilray Brands, Inc. and its subsidiaries in Canada. You will also support for regulatory compliance for Tilray’s Canadian cannabis business, including Cannabis Act and Regulations, Provincial Cannabis Handbooks, and applicable privacy laws. This role reports directly to the Global General Counsel and will work closely with the broader legal team.

You will be expected to navigate a broad range of commercial and regulatory legal issues with agility and sound judgment. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable laws, supporting business operations and strategic initiatives, identifying and mitigating legal and reputational risks, and coordinating with external counsel while maintaining legal budget discipline.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as a flexible in-house generalist, capable of responding to a wide range of legal and quasi-legal issues as they arise across the business.
• Provide legal support for commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across various business units.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, Provincial Cannabis Handbooks, and applicable privacy laws.
• Monitor and interpret changes in Canadian regulatory frameworks and assess their impact on business operations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives, including trade marketing, compliance, and product development, by providing proactive legal input.
• Provide privacy, employment, and labor law advice as needed, including policy development and compliance with applicable privacy laws.
• Assist with internal employment investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, and resolution strategies.
• Monitor and assess legal risk, providing strategic advice to mitigate reputational and operational exposure across Canadian business units.
• Develop and sustain good working relationships with business partners by facilitating open communication and becoming familiar with the designated business units.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate/LLB and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or le Barreau du Québec.
• Fluency in English is required, and French fluency is considered an asset.
• 4-8 years of experience in commercial and regulatory matters at leading law firm and/or broad in-house experience at a company.
• Experience advising internal stakeholders across multiple business areas, including operations, HR, marketing, and compliance.
• Strong skill set in risk management, both from a legal and reputational standpoint.
• Experience working with outside law firms and managing legal budgets is an asset.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, with the ability to quickly learn and apply relevant legal frameworks.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and responding to access to information requests.
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec employment law.

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.