Legal Counsel - Maternity Replacement

About the ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

YOUR ROLE

The ALDO Group is looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel to join its international legal team on a one-year contract. The successful candidate will be a pragmatic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and will support our Canadian and U.S. operations across a broad range of regulatory matters, including supply chain, consumer protection, privacy, product compliance, environmental matters and intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with and/or lead the negotiation, drafting and review of a broad range of contracts relating to intellectual property, information technology, wholesale operations, marketing, procurement, licensing and supply chain matters.

· Provide legal and compliance guidance to the Product Development, Marketing, HR and PR teams.

· Deliver training to internal stakeholders to enhance their understanding of key legal concepts and requirements.

· Collaborate with other members of the legal team and handle a variety of legal matters and assignments, as needed.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

· Member of the Quebec Bar.

· Five to ten years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with expertise in commercial law, intellectual property and litigation.

· Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills.

· Highly responsive and service-oriented, with the ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

· High level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.

· Adaptable, proactive and comfortable taking initiative on new projects.

· Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.

#LI-NM1