Legal Counsel-litigation
5 months ago
Based out of North West’s Winnipeg Corporate Office and reporting directly to Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary,
**Legal Counsel - Litigation** is accountable to provide a full range of legal services to the North West group of companies.
Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive Salary & Benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
**Your Role**:
- Manage operational legal risk to reduce litigation exposure against the North West group of companies
- Investigate and conduct analysis pertaining to customer incidents, including any resultant litigation
- Provide frontline staff with training and guidance on incident response
- Provide support to management and advise business units with respect to employment law and privacy matters
- Represent the North West group to companies in resolving various disputes
- Negotiate and advocate for the North West group to companies at mediations and dispute resolutions
- Represent the North West group to companies in formal proceedings and appear before tribunals and courts
- Manage external legal counsel as required in respect of the North West group of companies
- Conduct legal research, as required
- Other duties as requested by the Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary
**Desired Skills & Experience**:
- Litigation and/or employment law background, with a minimum of 3-5 years legal experience
- A Juris Doctor degree and licenced to practice in Manitoba
- Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong writing, proof reading and verbal skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with mínimal instruction or supervision
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Ability to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines, reassessing priorities as needed
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
**Location**: Gibraltar House, 77 Main St, Winnipeg, MB
**Reports To**:Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
- Being Enterprising - Committing to our Customer - Working with Passion - Leading and Developing Others - Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity - Building Trust
**A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.***
**For Internal Applicants Only**:
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**Salary Grade**: COR010
Interested internal applicants are invited to
NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee
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