Director, Employee Relations & Legal Advisory

Telix Pharmaceuticals; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Vancouver seeks an experienced Director of Employee Relations & Legal Advisory to provide strategic legal counsel on employment law. Responsibilities include managing workplace investigations, advising on labor law, and overseeing related disputes. Candidates must have a law degree and 7+ years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive employment law experience in private practice or corporate law environment.
• Experience managing labor and employment litigation.
• Strong internal investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment matters.
• Lead workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct.
• Manage employment-related claims and litigation.

Skills

Employment & Labor Law Advisory

Investigations & Whistleblower Matters

Employment Litigation & Dispute Management

Employment Documentation & Remuneration Advice

Governance of Policies & Risk

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Law Degree or JD equivalent

Job description

Overview

Telix - Director Employee Relations & Legal Advisory is a senior workplace relations lead and legal advisor responsible for providing expert pragmatic guidance and legal counsel on complex and sensitive employment and labor matters across Telix's global footprint. This role leads internal investigations (including whistleblower matters), manages employment-related disputes and litigation, provides legal input into employment documentation and remuneration arrangements, and oversees key workplace relations policies and frameworks. Working closely with senior People & Culture, Legal, and business leaders, the role requires sound legal judgment, business pragmatism, and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.

Key Accountabilities

• Employment & Labor Law Advisory
  • Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment matters across jurisdictions including recruitment, performance, terminations, restructures, remuneration, benefits, restricted covenants, accommodations, employee relations, and industrial matters.
  • Design and provide training on employment law related topics to various stakeholders in the business.
  • Support business development activities as needed by advising on labor and employment issues in corporate transactions and integrations (e.g. acquisitions; dispositions).
  • Monitor and interpret employment law developments globally identifying and advising on relevant risks and opportunities.
• Investigations & Whistleblower Matters
  • Lead or oversee workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct including bullying, harassment, discrimination, code of conduct and other corporate policy investigation requirements including privacy, bribery, anti-trust and whistleblower complaints, working with other internal and external experts as required.
  • Ensure investigations are legally robust, procedurally fair, and conducted with integrity and confidentiality.
  • Maintain investigation records and reporting processes ensuring confidentiality, defensibility, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Employment Litigation & Dispute Management
  • Manage employment-related claims, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory engagement across jurisdictions.
  • Lead or support the response to claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, or breach of contract matters.
  • Liaise with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate representation and risk mitigation.
  • Work with insurance carriers / brokers when required; support risk-mitigation assessments based on dispute management experience.
• Employment Documentation, Remuneration & Equity Advice
  • Review and advise on terms and clauses for employment contracts and other agreements including bespoke arrangements.
  • Provide legal input into remuneration structures, incentive plans, equity arrangements, NED remuneration, and employee documentation to ensure compliance with employment and securities laws.
• Governance of Policies, Frameworks & Risk
  • Maintain and evolve global workplace policies and governance frameworks ensuring alignment with legal requirements and company values.
  • Support the development and delivery of training and capability-building initiatives on employment law, workplace behavior and compliance.
  • Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and P&C to align governance frameworks and risk controls.

Education and Experience

• Law Degree or JD equivalent entitled to provide legal advice and practice in-house in relevant country.
• 7 years of progressive employment law experience in private practice or in a corporate law environment.
• Experience managing labor and employment litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Strong internal investigation experience including conducting privileged investigations and drafting defensible reports.
• Proven ability to successfully counsel business leaders including People & Culture professionals and senior executives.
• Experience in managing external counsel and investigator partners for cost-effective and pragmatic outcomes.
• Working knowledge of global employment laws in US, Canada, UK, EU (particularly Belgium, Switzerland and France), Australia and Japan.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and business-oriented judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions in a fast-paced international workplace environment.

Key Capabilities

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges.
• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do.
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives with a strong focus on delivering measurable results.
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities and willing to take on new challenges.
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels using clear and concise language.
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals.
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges.
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Required Experience:

• Director
• Key Skills: Customer Service, CFA, Ethernet, Fiber, Anesthesia

Employment Type: Advisor

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1