Senior Counsel (Canada)

Walmart Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal support across advertising, consumer protection, ecommerce, and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this role involves partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced retail environment to advise on customer-facing initiatives, marketing campaigns, and complex regulatory issues.

You will lead practical guidance on marketing campaigns, data privacy, and vendor contracts, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• LLB/JD and Canadian law society membership.
• 7–10 years in corporate/commercial/regulatory roles.
• Experience in advertising, marketing, consumer protection, ecommerce and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in retail, technology or digital commerce is an asset.
• Privacy and data governance experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on marketing, consumer protection, privacy, and ecommerce regulations.
• Advise on advertising campaigns, influencer initiatives, pricing and disclosures.
• Negotiate marketing, technology, SaaS, data, and vendor contracts.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on retail/ecommerce risks.
• Manage external counsel and enhance scalable legal processes.

Skills

Advertising law

Regulatory compliance

Ecommerce

Privacy

Data governance

Education

LLB/JD

Bar admission in Canada

Job description

Senior Counsel (Canada)

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Rolling Basis (Official)

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LLB/JD and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society; Minimum of 7–10 years of corporate/commercial/regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm; Strong experience in advertising, marketing, consumer protection, ecommerce, and/or regulatory compliance.

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Senior Counsel (Canada) at Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal support across advertising, consumer protection, ecommerce, and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this role involves partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced retail environment to advise on customer-facing initiatives, marketing campaigns, and complex regulatory issues.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• LLB/JD and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of corporate/commercial/regulatory experience in an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm.
• Strong experience advising on advertising, marketing, consumer protection, ecommerce, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Experience in retail, consumer-facing, technology, or digital commerce businesses is an asset.
• Experience with privacy, CASL, and data governance is an asset.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide practical legal advice on marketing, consumer protection, privacy, and ecommerce regulations.
• Advise on advertising campaigns, influencer/social media initiatives, pricing, and disclosure practices.
• Negotiate strategic commercial agreements including marketing, technology, SaaS, data, and vendor contracts.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on emerging risks in retail and ecommerce.
• Manage external counsel and contribute to scalable legal processes and operational efficiencies.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source document.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Application Link: Apply via LinkedIn
Contact: Not specified