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Join Walmart Canada: Shaping the Future of Retail and Supporting Canadian Communities Walmart Canada proudly operates over 410 stores across the country, serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. With its flagship online platform, walmart.ca , attracting 750,000 daily visitors, Walmart is a leader in Canada’s retail landscape. Employing over 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada ranks among the top 10 most influential brands in the country. Committed to giving back, Walmart has raised over $300 million for Canadian charities since 1994, focusing on programs that support families in need. Career Opportunity: Assistant General Counsel, Labour & Employment We are searching for a skilled Assistant General Counsel, Labour & Employment to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role provides a unique chance to partner with Walmart’s business leaders on complex labour and employment issues, all while guiding and inspiring a team of legal professionals. As a member of a dynamic and supportive legal team, you will engage in Walmart Canada’s inclusive corporate culture, which emphasizes both personal and professional development. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team in managing a diverse array of labour and employment law matters. Provide strategic legal guidance to business units, identifying risks and mitigation strategies to help Walmart achieve its objectives. Form strong partnerships with leaders across the organization, guiding them through complex and unprecedented legal challenges. Required Qualifications: LL.B. or J.D., and active membership with the Law Society of Ontario. 10+ years of experience in both law firm and in-house settings. Proven expertise in labour and employment law, with a track record of leadership. Skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving, with a commitment to coaching and mentoring. Adaptability and commitment to ongoing learning and development. Location : 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada At Walmart, we believe in accommodating individuals with disabilities as required by law and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ready to grow your career with one of Canada’s top employers? Join us and make a meaningful difference.  

Résumé des fonctions... Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 750,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has donated and raised more than $300 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking a labour lawyer with employment law experience to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel. A minimum of 8 years’ experience is required for this role. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner with the business on a broad range of challenging labour and employment matters. The successful candidate will join a best-in-class legal team that has steadily grown over the last ten years. The environment is supportive and friendly, and based on a corporate culture that gives high priority to personal and team development.   Ce que vous ferez... 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.   The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 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 negotiating skills, as well as the ability to handle a high volume of competing demands, are essential.   Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with our human resources and associate relations teams.   Qualifications: 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.   Licensing & Other Qualifications: LL.B/J.D. and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario   ‎ Compétences minimales... Indiquez ci-dessous les compétences minimales requises pour ce poste. Si aucune n’est indiquée, il n’y a pas de compétences minimales. Age - 16 or older   Compétences recherchées... Indiquez ci-dessous les compétences recherchées facultatives pour ce poste. Si aucune n’est indiquée, il n’y a pas de compétences recherchées.   Comme requis par la loi, Walmart offrira des accommodements pour les besoins des associés avec des incapacités.   Emplacement Principal... 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada   Êtes-vous actuellement un associé de Walmart ? Veuillez vous connecter à votre compte Workday et utiliser le rapport Trouver des emplois pour postuler à cet emploi. Trouver des emplois ;