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Director, Corporate Counsel – Labor & Employment – (Hybrid Toronto & Vancouver)

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection.

As a Starbucks director, corporate counsel – Labor & Employment, you will play an integral role in helping a highly complex, fast-paced organization by acting as a legal advisor to internal clients on labor and employment matters. This role requires effectively conveying legal risk while also identifying solutions to achieve business objectives in compliance with our Mission and Values.

You will support multiple client groups and will provide legal counsel to business leaders and our Partner Resources (HR) team on a wide range of labor and employment matters in Canada and the United States. This includes claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation; performance management, disciplinary action and separations; leaves of absence, workplace accommodations and benefits; business restructuring and job eliminations; and compliance with local, state and federal labor and employment regulations. You will also work with and oversee outside counsel and in-house paralegals to respond to agency charges and lawsuits filed against the company.

As a director, corporate counsel – labor & employment, you will :

• Guide – Clearly and concisely provide strategic labor and employment counsel to Starbucks retail operations teams in Canada, as well as those businesses and functions that collaborate with and support the business in the United States.
• Collaborate – Establish highly collaborative relationships with clients, peers, and external constituents to provide cross-functional support for business clients, including helping paralegals and other support staff to succeed.
• Be a Trusted Advisor – Help advance business objectives and mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose strategic thinking, business acumen, pragmatic problem-solving and proactive counsel are sought out by clients.

We’d love to hear from people with :

Willing and able to travel, as needed, to manage legal matters and support business clients.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our Future Savings plan and Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.ca for details.

If you live in the greater Toronto or Vancouver area , we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

At Starbucks, one of our values is to create a culture of warmth and belonging, where we treat each other with dignity and care in a diverse and welcoming workplace. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving our customers from diverse communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or language and any other factor protected by applicable law.

Self-declaration as a member of an employment equity group will not be used to make employment decisions, nor will it impact any aspect of employment with Starbucks. Through voluntary participation, candidates consent to Starbucks’ collection and use of self-declaration information for the statistical purposes of analyzing and monitoring hiring practices.

Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .

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