Job Description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.
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.
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 locations. The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs.
Job Summary:
The Principal Legal Counsel, Employment Law position is responsible for providing strategic counsel and managing legal services to the company on labour 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 proactively develop policies, templates and procedures in collaboration with the human resources department as well as the various business leaders. More specifically, the Principal Legal Counsel will:
Provide strategic advice and guidance to the company on employment and labour 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
Address 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
Specific Responsibilities:
Collaborate with business unit leaders and business unit human resources professionals to ensure delivery of 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 labour 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
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
Key Competencies:
Recognized as an authority in employment law with a proven track record of outstanding legal acumen and innovative problem-solving capabilities. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is a plus
Ability to think analytically and creatively and to problem solve, with a focus on current, innovative and proactive approaches to employment and labour law. Anticipates future trends and consequences; has broad and deep legal knowledge and perspective
Demonstrated ability to implement strategic employment initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization. Exemplify McKesson's I2CARE values in all interactions
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills: in order to be successful, the lawyer in this role must be able to proactively implement employment strategies in a highly matrixed organization
Ability to weigh and balance legal risk with business needs and goals
Recognized as an effective negotiator
Proven leadership capabilities with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset
Mature, professional, enthusiastic, organized and pragmatic with sound decision-making skills, capable of functioning effectively in a complex environment
Modalite de travail :
Ce poste est hybride et exige que les candidats travaillent sur site au moins deux jours par semaine dans l'un de nos bureaux designes. Les autres jours peuvent etre travailles a distance, selon les besoins de l'equipe et de l'entreprise.
Resume du poste :
Le poste de Conseiller(ere) juridique principal(e) - Droit du travail est responsable de fournir des conseils strategiques et de gerer les services juridiques de l'entreprise en matiere de droit du travail et de l'emploi. Il/elle jouera un role cle dans le respect des lois federales et provinciales regissant les operations de l'entreprise, et developpera de maniere proactive des politiques, des modeles et des procedures en collaboration avec le departement des ressources humaines ainsi que les differents leaders d'affaires. Plus precisement, le Conseiller juridique principal devra :
Fournir des conseils strategiques a l'entreprise sur les questions de droit du travail et de l'emploi, tout en assurant la coherence avec les objectifs strategiques et commerciaux de McKesson ;
Etablir et maintenir des relations influentes au sein de l'entreprise, en agissant comme conseiller de confiance et partenaire strategique ;
Mettre en place un cadre juridique minimisant les risques de responsabilite lies a l'emploi et les risques juridiques associes a l'execution du plan strategique ;
Aborder les questions juridiques complexes avec creativite et prevoyance, en anticipant les tendances et risques futurs ;
Collaborer efficacement avec les autres fonctions corporatives, y compris le groupe corporatif de l'emploi et des avantages sociaux de McKesson, pour s'aligner sur les initiatives de l'entreprise ;
Faire preuve de la plus grande integrite, conformement aux principes ICARE et ILEAD, en etablissant une norme de conduite professionnelle et ethique au sein de l'organisation.
Responsabilites specifiques :
Collaborer avec les leaders des unites d'affaires et les professionnels RH pour fournir des conseils a valeur ajoutee sur les risques juridiques lies a l'emploi et prendre des mesures preventives ;
Gerer et superviser les avocats externes dans la defense des litiges lies a l'emploi ;
Representer l'entreprise ponctuellement devant les agences administratives ;
Agir comme expert juridique pour les projets d'envergure canadienne visant a reduire les risques juridiques lies a l'emploi ;
Accomplir d'autres taches a la demande du Vice-president, Affaires reglementaires ;
Assurer la prestation rapide des services juridiques necessaires a la gestion quotidienne des activites ;
Rediger, examiner et negocier les principaux contrats lies a l'emploi et conseiller sur les questions d'emploi dans le cadre de fusions, acquisitions et cessions ;
Fournir des conseils juridiques strategiques et un leadership eclaire sur les questions de droit du travail ;
Veiller a la mise en oeuvre des politiques de l'entreprise en collaboration avec le departement de la conformite ;
Representer le service juridique dans des equipes interfonctionnelles pour des projets speciaux (mise en oeuvre de legislation, nouveaux services ou produits, gestion des risques).
Qualifications minimales :
Diplome en droit d'une universite reconnue ;
Membre du Barreau de l'Ontario ;
13+ annees d'experience en droit du travail, dont au moins 8 ans dans un role juridique strategique dans les secteurs de la sante ou du commerce de detail.
Competences cles :
Reconnu comme une autorite en droit du travail, avec un excellent sens juridique et des capacites de resolution de problemes innovantes. Une experience mixte en cabinet et en entreprise est un atout ;
Capacite a penser de maniere analytique et creative, avec une approche proactive et innovante du droit du travail. Anticipe les tendances et consequences futures ;
Capacite demontree a mettre en oeuvre des initiatives strategiques en matiere d'emploi dans une organisation complexe et matricielle. Incarne les valeurs I2CARE de McKesson ;
Competences interpersonnelles et d'influence efficaces : le juriste doit pouvoir mettre en oeuvre des strategies d'emploi de maniere proactive ;
Capacite a equilibrer les risques juridiques avec les besoins et objectifs commerciaux ;
Reconnu comme un negociateur efficace ;
Competences averees en leadership, avec des aptitudes exceptionnelles en communication et en relations interpersonnelles. Le bilinguisme anglais/francais est un atout important ;
Maturite, professionnalisme, enthousiasme, sens de l'organisation et pragmatisme, avec une capacite a prendre des decisions eclairees dans un environnement complexe.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$143,600 - $239,300
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our page.
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