Senior Employment Counsel — Scale HR Legal & Compliance

Wealthsimple; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Legal Counsel, Employment to scale its employee relations function. This role includes managing various employment-related legal matters, providing strategic legal advice, and supporting policy development. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and at least 6 years of experience in employment law. This remote-first position offers competitive salary, top-tier health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Top-tier health benefits

Retirement savings matching

20 vacation days and unlimited sick days

$1,500 towards wellness and development budgets

90 days away program for working internationally

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience practicing employment law, ideally in both in-house and private practice roles.
• Fluency in French is considered a plus but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in employment laws and regulations across Canada and the US.
• Create, review, and enhance global employment templates.
• Draft and implement employee-related policies and procedures.
• Provide legal support for various aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Manage employment-related disputes, including mediation and litigation.
• Build operational processes to automate employee relations.

Skills

Legal expertise in employment law

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Rigorous analytical skills

Collaboration with HR stakeholders

Education

Law degree

Job description

A leading fintech company is seeking a Legal Counsel, Employment to scale its employee relations function. This role includes managing various employment-related legal matters, providing strategic legal advice, and supporting policy development. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and at least 6 years of experience in employment law. This remote-first position offers competitive salary, top-tier health benefits, and professional development opportunities.