(CAN) Corporate Counsel

Walmart Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in Mississauga. This role involves advising on commercial and regulatory matters, leading negotiations, and managing legal risks. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of legal experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of corporate/regulatory experience in legal.
• Experience with financial services, consumer protection, or privacy/data governance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support growth initiatives across multiple business units.
• Lead negotiations for strategic commercial transactions.
• Advise on complex regulatory issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Transactional Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

LLB or JD degree

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Position Summary

Walmart Canada operates over 400 stores nationwide, serving more than 1.5 million customers daily. Its flagship online store, www.walmart.ca , attracts 1.5 million visitors daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of the largest employers in the country and ranks among the top 10 most influential brands. The company's philanthropy efforts have raised over $750 million for Canadian charities since 1994.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a strategic partner across various commercial and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of corporate or commercial legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm. This position is suited for someone curious, adaptable, and confident, eager to advise on diverse issues and lead complex transactions.

What You'll Do

• Support growth initiatives across multiple business units, including financial services, ecommerce, transportation, technology, and marketing.
• Lead negotiations for strategic commercial transactions.
• Advise on complex regulatory issues such as financial services, consumer protection, and privacy.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks, collaborating with relevant business units to develop solutions.
• Educate and train staff on legal requirements in partnership with stakeholders.
• Implement efficient working practices within and outside the legal department.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of corporate / regulatory experience in an in-house legal team or law firm.
• LLB or JD degree.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transactional leadership skills, with the ability to communicate legal advice effectively at all organizational levels.
• Experience with financial services, consumer protection, or privacy / data governance is an asset.
• Good business acumen, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills for extensive cross-functional interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Age 16 or older.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional preferred qualifications are not listed.

Location

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• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Legal
• Industries : Retail, Manufacturing, Retail Groceries

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Corporate Counsel • Mississauga, Peel Region, Canada