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What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal Legal Counsel position is responsible for providing strategic counsel and managing legal services to the company on labor and employment law matters. He/she will be a key player 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 advice and guidance to the company on employment and labor law issues while ensuring consistency with McKesson’s strategic and business objectives;
• Build and maintain influential relationships across the business, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner;
• Establish a legal framework that minimizes exposure for employment liability and legal risk associated with the execution of the business’ strategic plan;
• Adress complex legal issues with creativity and foresight, leveraging legal expertise to anticipate future trends and risks
• Collaborate and consult effectively with other corporate functions including the McKesson corporate employment and benefits group to align on enterprise initiatives where appropriate;
• Demonstrate the highest integrity consistent with ICARE and ILEAD principles, setting a benchmark for professional and ethical conduct within the organization.

Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site at least 2 days per week at either of our designated office location. The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree from a recognized university;
• Member of the Ontario Bar
• 13+ years employment law experience, with a minimum of 8 years in a strategic legal role within health or retail sectors

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMALES

• Diplôme en droit d’une université reconnue ;
• Membre du Barreau de l’Ontario ;
• 13+ années d’expérience en droit du travail, dont au moins 8 ans dans un rôle juridique stratégique dans les secteurs de la santé ou du commerce de détail.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with business unit leaders and business unit human resource professionals to ensure deliver added-value advice regarding employment law risks arising in their work groups and take preventative action to head off potential problems.
• Responsible for the management and oversight of outside counsel in the defense of employment litigation.
• Represent the company from time to time as advocate in administrative agency proceedings.
• Assist as legal expert for Canada enterprise-wide projects that reduce employment law risk for the organization.
• Carry out other duties as may be requested by the Vice President, Regulatory Affairs.
• Ensures the timely provision of legal services required for the day-to-day management of business activities by the law department;
• Develops, drafts, reviews and negotiates key employment-related agreements and advises on employment issues related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Provides strategic legal counsel and thought leadership on employment and labor matters;
• Ensures that company policies are implemented in collaboration with the Compliance department;
• Legal representative in cross-functional teams to address special projects, such as implementation of legislation, new services or products and risk management.

The Principal Legal Counsel position is responsible for providing strategic counsel and managing legal services to the company on labor and employment law matters. He/she will be a key player 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 advice and guidance to the company on employment and labor law issues while ensuring consistency with McKesson’s strategic and business objectives;
• Build and maintain influential relationships across the business, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner;
• Establish a legal framework that minimizes exposure for employment liability and legal risk associated with the execution of the business’ strategic plan;
• Adress complex legal issues with creativity and foresight, leveraging legal expertise to anticipate future trends and risks
• Collaborate and consult effectively with other corporate functions including the McKesson corporate employment and benefits group to align on enterprise initiatives where appropriate;
• Demonstrate the highest integrity consistent with ICARE and ILEAD principles, setting a benchmark for professional and ethical conduct within the organization