Senior Counsel - Employment and Labour

General Motors; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Oshawa. This hybrid role requires a talented lawyer with a strong background in labour and employment law, who can provide strategic legal counsel to senior leaders. You'll handle various legal matters, including human rights and occupational health, while collaborating with a dedicated team of legal professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's operations and contribute to its strategic goals, all within a supportive and innovative environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional lawyer with expertise in labour and employment law required.
• Proven collaborative skills and strategic business acumen essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all areas of labour and employment law including HR policy.
• Provide litigation support and manage commercial disputes.

Skills

Labour and Employment Law

Strategic Business Acumen

Litigation Support

Collaboration Skills

Project Management

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa or Markham office of General Motors of Canada Company three times per week, at minimum.

General Motors Canada is seeking an exceptional lawyer with strategic business acumen and proven collaborative skills to join the legal team in Oshawa as Senior Counsel. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President, Lead Counsel for Canada and will work closely with both the GM Canada legal department and the GM global legal staff of more than 200 lawyers. This position will be located at GM Canada’s offices in Oshawa or Markham, Ontario.

• The Senior Counsel will handle all areas of labour and employment law for the organization, including human rights, occupational health and safety, pensions and benefits, HR policy, and labour arbitrations and negotiations.

• The selected candidate will also provide litigation support and management for commercial disputes and lead a team of two lawyers handling regulatory and litigation matters.

• The individual will provide strategic advice and counsel to senior leaders across the organization, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively across internal functions and businesses.

• The Senior Counsel will act as a key business partner and will contribute to GM Canada’s success by combining both legal and business expertise to support the company’s operations and strategic goals

• Assist legal staff in other areas as required