lululemon Employment Legal Counsel

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company in Vancouver seeks an experienced employment lawyer to join their Privacy Team. This role entails reviewing legal developments, advising business partners, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in Canadian employment law and have strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment, and the typical salary range is CAD 128,900 to CAD 169,200 annually, along with extensive benefits and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment legal experience, preferably in-house.
• Solid understanding of Canadian employment law.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor law developments affecting the company.
• Provide counsel on legal disputes and manage external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal matters.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

We are self-described \"legal outliers.\" Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in \"the sweat life\" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day. Specifically for the Privacy Team: At lululemon, we recognize that a key to our business is building and maintaining the trust of our guests, partners, and employees.

core responsibilities

• Review and monitor law developments, advise business partners as necessary and address potential impact and risk to the company. Provide guidance and recommendations to business partners on appropriate current and pending legislation.
• Provide counsel on-related disputes, including managing external counsel where appropriate and coordinating with appropriate internal teams to defend such matters.
• Help counsel the business with respect to applicable legal matters. Develop and maintain company-wide guidelines and practices on applicable legal matters.
• Manage operational components for company compliance.
• Deliver components of the department roadmap to further legal capability maturity.

qualifications:

• 4+ years of employment legal experience as a practicing lawyer (prior in-house experience preferred).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent organizational skills.
• Good judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, research, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of the difference between remote and real risks.
• Knowledge of employment law across Canada is a must.
• US and/or Mexico employment laws or general litigation experience are assets.

must haves:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $128,900-$169,200 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.