Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site at least 2 days per week at our office in Mississauga.

The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs.

About the Role (Job

Summary): The Chief Legal

Counselpositionisresponsibleforproviding strategic counselandmanaginglegalservicestothe company on all labour and employment law matters for Canada and other non-US locations, including international matters arising in Europe.

The role will also work on McKesson enterprise matters from time to time.

This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Labour, Employment, Advantages and Executive Compensation, and is part of the broader Labour, Employment, Perks & Executive Compensation team.

This is a key role in ensuring compliance with federal and provincial employment laws governing the company’s operations and will pro-actively develop policies, templates, and procedures in collaboration with the human resources department as well as the various business leaders.

More specifically, the Principal Senior Counsel will: Provide strategic adviceandguidancetothecompanyonemploymentandlabourlawissueswhile ensuring consistency with McKesson's strategic and business objectives Buildandmaintain influential relationshipsacrossthebusiness, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner Establishalegalframeworkthatminimizesexposureforemploymentliabilityandlegalrisk 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 Collaborateandconsulteffectivelywithothercorporatefunctionsincludingthe

McKesson corporate employment and benefits group to align on enterprise initiatives where appropriate DemonstratethehighestintegrityconsistentwithICAREandLEADRxprinciples, setting a benchmark for professional and ethical conduct within the organization What You'll Do (Responsibilities): Collaboratewithbusinessunitleadersandbusinessunithumanresourcesprofessionalsto ensure the delivery of added-value advice regarding employment law risks arising in their work groups and take preventative action to head off potential problems Advise, negotiate,



and draft settlements related to employment litigation Responsibleforthemanagementandoversightofoutsidecounselinthedefenseof employment litigation Representthecompanyfrom time to time asadvocateinadministrativeproceedings Support international employment and labour matters arising outside of the U.S. and Canada, including coordinating with local counsel and internal stakeholders as needed Maintain up to date knowledge in current employment law trends and decisions Assist as legal expert for Canada and enterprise-wideprojectsthatreduceemploymentlawriskfortheorganization Carryoutotherdutiesasmayberequestedbythe

Associate General Counsel, Labour, Employment, Benefits & Executive Compensation Ensuresthetimelyprovisionoflegalservicesrequiredfortheday-to-daymanagementof business activities by the law department Develops, drafts,reviews,andnegotiateskeyemployment-relatedagreements and settlements; andadvisesonemploymentissuesrelatedtomergers,acquisitionsanddivestitures Providesstrategic and practical legalcounselandthoughtleadershiponemploymentandlabourmatters Ensuresthatcompanypoliciesare compliant with current legislation andimplementedincollaborationwiththe

Compliance department; and Legal representativeincross-functionalteamstoaddressspecialprojects,suchasimplementation of legislation, new services or products and risk management Position

Requirements: Lawdegreefromarecognizeduniversity Memberofthe

Ontario

Bar 10+years of employmentlawexperience Minimum of 6 years in a strategic legal role within health or retail sectors or comparable experience preferred Abilitytoweighandbalancelegalwithbusinessneedsandgoals Recognizedasaneffectivenegotiator Provenleadership capabilities with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset Mature,qualified,enthusiastic,organizedandpragmatic,withsounddecision-making skills, capable of functioning effectively in a complex environment Critical

Skills: Recognized as an authority in employment law,



with a proven track record of outstanding legal acumen and innovative problem-solving capabilities.

Labour experience is a plus as is a mix of law firm and in-house experience Abilitytothink analytically, practically 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

Interpersonaland

Influencing

Skills: Inordertobesuccessful,thelawyerinthis role must be able to proactively implement employment strategies in a highly matrixed organization, collaborate with several different stakeholders and be adaptable and dynamic in their strategic advice 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 $149,600 - $199,500 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like Cover

MyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages.

In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail.

Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

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📌 Chief Legal Counsel, Employment Law (Mississauga)
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📍 Mississauga