Senior Employment Counsel – Canada (In-House)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Canadian employment law. This role involves providing legal support to functional and business partners, managing employment law disputes, and ensuring compliance with statutory employment laws. Candidates should possess over 7 years of legal experience, a Bachelor of Law, and an ability to balance various priorities. The position offers a comprehensive rewards program and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Coaching and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 7 plus years of strong legal skills and knowledge in employment law.
• Ability to understand global issues and operate in a global business.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal partners, regulators, and external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient and effective advice and counsel to functional and business partners.
• Manages litigation for employment law disputes and coordinates defense strategies.
• Manages cost and performance of external counsel.

Skills

Business Perspective

Collaborating

Common Law

Communication

Decision Making

Financial Regulation

French Language

Global Business

Group Problem Solving

High Impact Communication

Human Rights

Labor and Employment Law

Legal Experience

Legal Practices

Legal Research

Legal Services

Litigation

Occupational Safety and Health

Policy Development

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Work Collaboratively

Education

Bachelor of Law degree from recognized law school

Job description

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Canadian employment law. This role involves providing legal support to functional and business partners, managing employment law disputes, and ensuring compliance with statutory employment laws. Candidates should possess over 7 years of legal experience, a Bachelor of Law, and an ability to balance various priorities. The position offers a comprehensive rewards program and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic and collaborative environment.