Legal - Legal Counsel, US Employment

Aritzia

$100K — $300K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in U.S. employment law, particularly in New York and California
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Eligible to practice law in the U.S.
  • Strong commitment to Aritzia’s Values and Leadership principles
  • Excellent collaboration abilities across various teams
  • Focus on quality and business value

Responsibilities

  • Draft and implement employment contracts for the organization
  • Mitigate employee relations risks and conduct investigations
  • Create and manage contractor and vendor agreements
  • Advise on compliance and implementation of employee benefits
  • Support legal research and risk management in employment matters

Benefits

  • Generous employee product discount and exclusive shopping events
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Access to an in-house gourmet cafeteria with subsidized dining
  • On-site gym with custom fitness classes and personal training options
  • 24/7 virtual wellness resources for physical, mental, and financial health
  • Creative and inspiring workspaces designed for productivity and dog-friendly
  • Additional amenities like a private parent’s room and on-site medical care
  • Variety of perks including discounts for self-care and leisure activities
Full Job Description

THE TEAM
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.


THE OPPORTUNITY
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.


THE ROLE
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 QUALIFICATIONS
The Legal Counsel, Employment, has:

  • 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.

THE COMPENSATION

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy. The range for roles at this level is $100,000–$300,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

  • Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
  • Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
  • A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. 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. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
  • 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.
  • Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
  • 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.

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