(CAN) Senior Counsel at Walmart

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Real Estate, LegalIndustries

Requirements

  • LLB or JD
  • 7+ years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Experience advising on construction and general commercial contract matters (asset)
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage complex transactions
  • Ability to communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company, including senior management
  • Collaborative, energetic team player
  • Capable of handling multiple matters and meeting deadlines
  • Strong business acumen
  • Sound judgment
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and complete complex real estate-related transactions
  • Negotiate and draft intricate legal agreements
  • Provide ongoing legal advice to business units
  • Effectively manage external counsel across Canada when engaged
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate real estate leases, purchase and sale agreements, licensee arrangements, and other commercial transactions
  • Advise on title, zoning, planning, and development matters
  • Gain experience with complex commercial and industrial projects nationwide
  • Create and build capabilities within the Legal team for specific areas of legal expertise
  • Set and achieve clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for the legal domain
  • Stay current with legislative, legal, and regulatory changes
  • Provide regular updates, summaries, and analyses of legal, legislative, and regulatory changes to key stakeholders
  • Plan, develop, and deliver internal education to the broader business on specialized legal areas, often in partnership with business stakeholders and compliance teams
  • Develop a comprehensive knowledge bank of training materials and related documentation
  • Build best-in-class processes and templates to mitigate risk, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
  • Build high-performing teams and develop talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities
  • Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners
  • Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives
  • Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance
  • Model Walmart values and lead by example
  • Ensure teams follow the law, code of conduct, and company policies
  • Promote an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and model a culture of non-retaliation

Skills

Real Estate Law
Lease Negotiation
Purchase Agreements
Sale Agreements
Commercial Contracts
Title Review
Zoning Law
Land Use Planning
Construction Contracts
Legal Drafting
Transaction Management
External Counsel Management

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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