Corporate Counsel - Labour & Employment

We are partnered with one of North Americas leading retailers in their search for two Corporate Counsel in their Labour & Employment group. This is an exciting inhouse opportunity to work alongside the North American legal team in a very collaborative, team-centred environment. This is a full-time in office position based in Mississauga.

Responsibilities of Corporate Counsel:

• Support the business primarily in the area of labour law, including 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.
• Support for cross-functional initiatives through provision of legal and business advice.
• Effectively manage external counsel where engaged.

Skills & Qualifications of Corporate Counsel:

• 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.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario or British Columbia Law Society.
• 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.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now or email your CV directly to megan.gallagher@robertwalters.com