Legal - Legal Counsel, US Employment

Aritzia•Vancouver, BC

130d•$100,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Aritzia is growing and our Legal, Employment team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for providing legal advice, ensuring legal compliance, and mitigating risks in all employment matters at Aritzia. As the Legal Counsel, Employment, you will support with championing compliance with Aritzia’s employment policies and practices across our U.S. operations by conducting legal research, managing legal disputes, and partnering with cross-functional teams and external counsel. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless — from a rewarding career in employment to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

Requirements

Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in employment law in the U.S. and, in particular, New York and California.
Law degree from a recognized university
License to practice law in the U.S.
A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.
A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business.

Responsibilities

Draft, update, and implement employment contract terms across the business.
Mitigate employee relations risk and support investigations of employee conduct.
Draft, update and implement contractor and related vendor agreements.
Advise on the compliance and implementation of benefits plans.