Principal Legal Counsel, Employment Law

Overview

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Principal Legal Counsel position is responsible for providing strategic counsel and managing legal services to the company on labor and employment law matters. He / she will be a key player 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 :

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the company on employment and labor law issues while ensuring consistency with McKesson's strategic and business objectives;
• Build and maintain influential relationships across the business, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner;
• Establish a legal framework that minimizes exposure for employment liability and legal risk associated with the execution of the business' strategic plan;
• Adress complex legal issues with creativity and foresight, leveraging legal expertise to anticipate future trends and risks
• Collaborate and consult effectively with other corporate functions including the McKesson corporate employment and benefits group to align on enterprise initiatives where appropriate;
• Demonstrate the highest integrity consistent with ICARE and ILEAD principles, setting a benchmark for professional and ethical conduct within the organization.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site at least 2 days per week at either of our designated office locations. The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs.

Specific Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Key Competencies

Compensation and Benefits

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 remove the link text below.

Base Pay Range for this position

1) $143,600 - $239,300

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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