Conseiller juridique en droit de l’emploi / Employment Counsel

G-P; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global employment platform is looking for an Employment Counsel I - North America. This fully remote role involves navigating employment law complexities across North America, providing strategic legal advice, and managing employment-related disputes. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience, strong analytical capabilities, and proficiency in both French and English.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience in a broad range of employment law matters.
• Proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice on employment law matters.
• Assist in developing business-driven solutions for legal risks.
• Manage employment-related disputes and litigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified lawyer based in Quebec, Canada

Job description

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an Employment Counsel I - North America to join our dynamic legal team. As Employment Counsel I - North America, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment law and compliance across North America, providing strategic legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law across North America. This role will partner closely with our People, Global Operations, and Product teams as well as business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, manage and resolve disputes and litigation, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented attorney with experience across a wide range of employment matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to the Director, Global Employment Counsel and Health & Safety Compliance.

This position is fully remote, requiring exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and proficiency with virtual collaboration tools for effective independent work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters throughout the North America region, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, disciplinary processes, terminations, workplace investigations, and employment compliance.
• Assist in developing innovative, practical business-driven solutions to manage employment-related legal risks.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws.
• Manage employment-related disputes, claims, and litigation across North America, with the support of senior employment counsel, including liaising with outside local counsel and business units as necessary.
• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, documents, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters.
• Research, monitor, and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and provide timely updates to the business and stakeholders.
• Assist Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms.
• Assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer based in Quebec, Canada.
• 3-6 years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience in a broad range of employment law matters. Experience with health and safety or occupational risk matters is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal advice and creative solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English given the company’s global operations, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting.

Language Requirement:

At G-P, proficiency in English is essential. As an international company, our operations require constant collaboration with team members, clients, and vendors located across the globe. English serves as the common language to ensure smooth and effective communication, which is indispensable for the successful execution of our global operations and cross-border projects. English will be used day-to-day for all work-related tasks such as calls, videocalls, drafting of employment related documentation, product work and litigation.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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