Legal Counsel - Labour Law

It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.
It's elevating your world - and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.
With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America - including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle - our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. The mission of the Legal Department is to maximize value for the business through legal advice and solutions that support profitable
growth and proactively manage risk.
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. As the Legal Counsel, Employment, you will:
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.
The Legal Counsel, Employment, has:
Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in employment law in the U.Law degree from a recognized university
License to practice law in the U.A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business.
At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range. Or our exclusive private shopping events? Baby Leave Program - We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
They're also dog friendly. Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.
Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.