Senior Counsel (12-month FTC)
Top Benefits
About the role
About MEC At MEC, we believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products; we offer passion for the outdoors. We play with purpose!
Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we’d love to connect with you. Join us!
Inclusivity at MEC MEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive community of staffers. We’re proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse team. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
The Role The Senior Counsel provides strategic, practical legal guidance to support MEC’s legal and business operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role operates with a high degree of independence and partners with teams across the organization to manage legal risk while enabling business objectives. The role supports a wide range of matters, including labour and employment, commercial agreements, privacy, and operational initiatives across Canada. Success requires sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced retail environment.
Location: This a hybrid role base out of MEC's Support Office in Vancouver.
As The Senior Counsel, You'll
- Deliver strong legal services to accomplish organization goals, strategies and priorities and support MEC activities across Canada.
- Be engaged in a variety of transactions and legal matters, including contract negotiations and drafting.
- Provide direct advice to the People team on labour and employment issues, and represent MEC in employment matters and labour negotiations.
- Provide advice on real estate, information technology (IT) procurement, marketing and privacy matters.
- Continuously advance legal and business practices by driving new approaches and process improvements while balancing a high volume of matters in a timely and effective manner.
What You Bring
- Overall broad legal knowledge, with specific knowledge of labour and employment law
- Proven legal experience in business environment
- Strong analytical skills that help to resolve client and legal concerns practically and efficiently
- Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- First class interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
- Called or more years ago to the Bar
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario.
It’s a bonus if you have…
- Ability to speak and understand French.
The Compensation & Parks! This is a 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover with the anticipated salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 base . The exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity.
- Paid Care time (Wellness/sick)
- Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors
- Top-notch benefit plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Are you up for your next adventure? We’d love to hear from you!
The Candidate must be able to read and converse in English. Le candidat doit être à l’aise de lire et de converser en anglais.
About MEC
MEC is Canada’s go-to place for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration. Combining high-quality apparel and equipment with expert advice and firsthand experience, MEC supports a wide range of activities including camping, snowsports, watersports, cycling, climbing, hiking, running and travel. Established in 1971, MEC has been a strong backer of community initiatives and has invested $44 million (and counting) into non-profit organizations that support outdoor recreation and conservation. For more information, visit www.mec.ca and follow @mec, or visit one of our stores nationwide.
We outfit our members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling and yoga. But we offer more than products: we peddle passion. Regardless of a member’s level of activity or experience, we love to share our expertise and enthusiasm to connect people with quality products that inspire active outdoor lifestyles.
If you want to know what it’s like working here, we also encourage each other to get moving. To get out the front door. Take the plunge. Try something new like riding in a Fondo, bouldering or paddle boarding. MEC is a place where ideas spark and a craving to play outside gets stoked.
MEC Community Social Media Agreement: http://bit.ly/39z0Eyl
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Senior Counsel (12-month FTC)
Top Benefits
About the role
About MEC At MEC, we believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products; we offer passion for the outdoors. We play with purpose!
Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we’d love to connect with you. Join us!
Inclusivity at MEC MEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive community of staffers. We’re proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse team. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
The Role The Senior Counsel provides strategic, practical legal guidance to support MEC’s legal and business operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role operates with a high degree of independence and partners with teams across the organization to manage legal risk while enabling business objectives. The role supports a wide range of matters, including labour and employment, commercial agreements, privacy, and operational initiatives across Canada. Success requires sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced retail environment.
Location: This a hybrid role base out of MEC's Support Office in Vancouver.
As The Senior Counsel, You'll
- Deliver strong legal services to accomplish organization goals, strategies and priorities and support MEC activities across Canada.
- Be engaged in a variety of transactions and legal matters, including contract negotiations and drafting.
- Provide direct advice to the People team on labour and employment issues, and represent MEC in employment matters and labour negotiations.
- Provide advice on real estate, information technology (IT) procurement, marketing and privacy matters.
- Continuously advance legal and business practices by driving new approaches and process improvements while balancing a high volume of matters in a timely and effective manner.
What You Bring
- Overall broad legal knowledge, with specific knowledge of labour and employment law
- Proven legal experience in business environment
- Strong analytical skills that help to resolve client and legal concerns practically and efficiently
- Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- First class interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
- Called or more years ago to the Bar
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario.
It’s a bonus if you have…
- Ability to speak and understand French.
The Compensation & Parks! This is a 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover with the anticipated salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 base . The exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity.
- Paid Care time (Wellness/sick)
- Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors
- Top-notch benefit plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Are you up for your next adventure? We’d love to hear from you!
The Candidate must be able to read and converse in English. Le candidat doit être à l’aise de lire et de converser en anglais.
About MEC
MEC is Canada’s go-to place for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration. Combining high-quality apparel and equipment with expert advice and firsthand experience, MEC supports a wide range of activities including camping, snowsports, watersports, cycling, climbing, hiking, running and travel. Established in 1971, MEC has been a strong backer of community initiatives and has invested $44 million (and counting) into non-profit organizations that support outdoor recreation and conservation. For more information, visit www.mec.ca and follow @mec, or visit one of our stores nationwide.
We outfit our members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling and yoga. But we offer more than products: we peddle passion. Regardless of a member’s level of activity or experience, we love to share our expertise and enthusiasm to connect people with quality products that inspire active outdoor lifestyles.
If you want to know what it’s like working here, we also encourage each other to get moving. To get out the front door. Take the plunge. Try something new like riding in a Fondo, bouldering or paddle boarding. MEC is a place where ideas spark and a craving to play outside gets stoked.
MEC Community Social Media Agreement: http://bit.ly/39z0Eyl