(FILLED) LEGAL COUNSEL (employment and labour law)

TALINKO Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

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(FILLED) LEGAL COUNSEL (employment and labour law)

Please note that this position is now filled.

Our client, Metro, is looking for a Legal Counsel who will be responsible to provide legal advice to the Labour Relations and Human Resources departments’ internal client group on the full spectrum of employment and labour law matters including grievances and arbitrations, wrongful dismissals, human rights, workplace health & safety, WSIB and insurance claims, and advocate for the Company in litigation, hearings etc.

• Law degree (LLB/JD)
• Member of the Ontario Bar (required) and member of the Quebec Bar (An asset)
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in labour & employment law in a law firm and/or in-house.
• Strong verbal and written communication; effective presentation skills; effective negotiator & advocate
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice in a business environment