Senior Legal Counsel, Employment

BRP; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide essential legal support for HR functions globally. In this pivotal role, you will navigate complex labour and employment law issues, ensuring compliance and supporting the HR team in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be crucial in handling litigation, conducting internal investigations, and updating workplace policies. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, where your skills will contribute to innovative solutions in the recreational vehicle industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on financial results

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Collective saving opportunities

Industry leading healthcare fully paid

Flexible work schedule

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on BRP products

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience as in-house legal counsel or lawyer.
• Significant experience in unionized and non-unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on global HR labour and employment law issues.
• Handle employment claims and litigation cases.

Skills

Labour and Employment Law

Litigation Management

Internal Investigations

Verbal Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment

We are looking for Senior Legal Counsel, Employment who will report to the Director, legal services – litigation and employment. This position will be based either at our downtown Montreal, Quebec office or at our Valcourt, Quebec headquarters. In this role, you will be tasked with providing legal support to the global HR function in all aspects of labour and employment law.

YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Support HR business partners on labour and employment law issues around the globe, including labour relations and health and safety.

• Handle employment claim and litigation cases and act as a liaison with external legal counsel.

• Represent and defend BRP in mediations, audits and investigations.

• Conduct internal investigations on employment, ethics and compliance complaints.

• Actively participate in employee training to ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices.

• Update and draft workplace policies, employment agreements, notices and other HR-related documents.

• Monitor new laws and regulations and communicate their potential impacts to the HR team.

• Assist colleagues in the compliance and data privacy team with employment-related issues.
  

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• 6 to 8 years of experience as in-house legal counsel or as a lawyer in a private law firm.

• Significant experience in labour and employment law, in both unionized and non-unionized work environments, including health and safety.

• Strong strategic skills and the ability to lead complex matters with a clear vision of risks and opportunities.

• Curiosity, discipline, autonomy and initiative.

• Skilled at managing pressure and excellent at prioritizing work.

• Impactful verbal communication skills, the ability to work across every level of an organization and relate effectively to executives and operational teams.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.

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