Overview
Chief Legal Counsel, Employment Law Jobs in Mississauga, Canada at MCD McKesson Canada Corporation / La Corporation McKesson Canada
Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site at least 2 days per week at our office in Mississauga. The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs.
About the Role (Job Summary):
The Chief Legal Counselpositionisresponsibleforproviding strategic counselandmanaginglegalservicestothe company on all labour and employment law matters for Canada and other non-US locations, including international matters arising in Europe. The role will also work on McKesson enterprise matters from time to time. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Labour, Employment, Benefits and Executive Compensation, and is part of the broader Labour, Employment, Benefits & Executive Compensation team.
This is a key role in ensuring compliance with federal and provincial employment laws governing the company’s operations and will pro-actively develop policies, templates, and procedures in collaboration with the human resources department as well as the various business leaders. More specifically, the Principal Senior Counsel will:
Provide strategic adviceandguidancetothecompanyonemploymentandlabourlawissueswhile ensuring consistency with McKesson’s strategic and business objectives
Buildandmaintain influential relationshipsacrossthebusiness, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
Establishalegalframeworkthatminimizesexposureforemploymentliabilityandlegalrisk associated with the execution of the business’ strategic plan
Address complex legal issues with creativity and foresight, leveraging legal expertise to anticipate future trends and risks
Collaborateandconsulteffectivelywithothercorporatefunctionsincludingthe Mc Kesson corporate employment and benefits group to align on enterprise initiatives where appropriate
DemonstratethehighestintegrityconsistentwithICAREandLEADRxprinciples, setting a benchmark for professional and ethical conduct within the organization
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
Collaboratewithbusinessunitleadersandbusinessunithumanresourcesprofessionalsto ensure the delivery of added-value advice regarding employment law risks arising in their work groups and take preventative action to head off potential problems
Advise, negotiate, and draft settlements related to employment litigation
Responsibleforthemanagementandoversightofoutsidecounselinthedefenseof employment litigation
Representthecompanyfrom time to time asadvocateinadministrativeproceedings
Support international employment and labour matters arising outside of the U.S. and Canada, including coordinating with local counsel and internal stakeholders as needed
Maintain up to date knowledge in current employment law trends and decisions
Assist as legal expert for Canada and enterprise-wideprojectsthatreduceemploymentlawriskfortheorganization
Carryoutotherdutiesasmayberequestedbythe Associate General Counsel, Labour, Employment, Benefits & Executive Compensation
Ensuresthetimelyprovisionoflegalservicesrequiredfortheday-to-daymanagementof business activities by the law department
Develops, drafts,reviews,andnegotiateskeyemployment-relatedagreements and settlements; andadvisesonemploymentissuesrelatedtomergers,acquisitionsanddivestitures
Providesstrategic and practical legalcounselandthoughtleadershiponemploymentandlabourmatters
Ensuresthatcompanypoliciesare compliant with current legislation andimplementedincollaborationwiththe
Compliance department; and
Legal representativeincross-functionalteamstoaddressspecialprojects,suchasimplementation of legislation, new services or products and risk management
Position Requirements:
Lawdegreefromarecognizeduniversity
Memberofthe Ontario Bar
10+years of employmentlawexperience
Minimum of 6 years in a strategic legal role within health or retail sectors or comparable experience preferred
Abilitytoweighandbalancelegalwithbusinessneedsandgoals
Recognizedasaneffectivenegotiator
Provenleadership capabilities with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset
Mature,professional,enthusiastic,organizedandpragmatic,withsounddecision-making skills, capable of functioning effectively in a complex…
Title: Chief Legal Counsel, Employment Law
Company: MCD McKesson Canada Corporation / La Corporation McKesson Canada
Location: Mississauga, Canada
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