Corporate Counsel - Mississauga, Canada - Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently seeking an experienced real estate lawyer to join our legal department as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Assistant General Counsel.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner, responsible for advising the business on a broad range of real estate matters, in addition to other legal areas.

What you'll do
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Support Walmart Canada's store and distribution network strategies by partnering with the Real Estate and other business teams in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases (stores, distribution centres, warehouses, etc.), store licensee agreements, and purchase and sale transactions across Canada
Advise on various title, zoning and due diligence matters
Support planning and development matters, including municipal and expropriation law
Resolve commercial disputes, regulatory compliance issues and realty tax appeals
Identify risks and manage potential legal and regulatory issues and partner crossfunctionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Support for crossfunctional initiatives such as facility automation and environmental sustainability related initiatives
Educate and train on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders
Effectively manage external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identify and implement efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of commercial real estate experience at a leading law firm and/or inhouse legal department.
LLB or JD
Prior experience advising on construction, development and other general commercial contract related matters would be an asset.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to lead complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential.
Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups.
Ability to communicate in French is an asset.

Minimum Qualifications
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Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. _

Age - 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications
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Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. _

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location
1940 ARGENTIA RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 1P9, Canada