CAN – Corporate Counsel
| Company | Walmart |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississauga, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8+ years of labour law experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department dealing with a variety of labour matters, including human rights matters.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
- A working knowledge of French would be an asset.
- LL.B/J.D. and member in good standing with the Law Society of BC.
Responsibilities
- Support the business primarily in the area of labour law, including by providing labour law guidance to business partners in various areas of the business.
- Prepare pleadings and other legal documents required for administrative and labour matters.
- Support the business secondarily in the area of employment law, including by preparing employment agreements, policies and other documents that govern or relate to the employment relationship.
- Identify potential legal and/or regulatory issues and partner cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions.
- Represent Walmart as legal counsel before labour boards, administrative tribunals or other governmental or regulatory bodies, including civil courts, as may be required.
- Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with Human Resources, Associate Relations and/or Compliance where applicable.
- Support for cross-functional initiatives through provision of legal and business advice.
- Effectively manage external counsel where engaged.
Preferred Qualifications
- Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.