Sr Legal Counsel

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with our 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com. 

Corporate generalist that will work under direction and supervision of Legal Director supporting two of Gildan’s major business units, Global Sales, Marketing and Distribution and U.S. Yarn Manufacturing providing legal advice and support to these business units.

The role

• Providing legal advice to support the Global Sales, Marketing and Distribution and U.S. Yarn Manufacturing divisions of Gildan, which will include informing management of the legal considerations that impact the business and providing legal opinions, recommendations and strategies to management with respect to various business initiatives.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts to support all aspects of the business units, including agreements with customers, suppliers and service providers in the areas of sales, warehousing, screen-printing, sourcing, information technology, credit management, employment and other areas.
• Providing legal services to Human Resources, including advice and counsel, contract review, and handling disputed matters.
• Performing legal services related to the management of the company's real estate portfolio, comprised of both owned and leased properties, by negotiating leases and subleases and handling real estate transactions.
• Providing support for disputed matters and claims involving various aspects of the business units.
• Providing product development and marketing support as needed by the business units.
• Working with and guiding specialized external legal counsel to ensure that the Company's strategies and interests are being supported and advanced appropriately.
• Being a team player and a corporate generalist who is willing to take on a variety tasks under tight deadlines.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to high ethical standards.

The requirement

• Juris Doctorate or LLM and University Degree
• 8-12 Years Relevant Experience
• License to practice in a jurisdiction in the United States required.
• 8-12 years of relevant corporate, employment, and/or commercial transaction law experience with a renowned law firm and with a large consumer business.
• Professional, highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Possess the ability to work independently, to thrive under pressure and to meet deadlines in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Business-oriented experience required. Candidate must show a willingness and desire to learn about the business.

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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