Senior Legal Counsel - Employment and Litigation Lawyer

Peoples Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Group is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel specialized in Employment and Litigation to provide legal advice on HR matters and manage litigation cases. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience, an LL.B. or J.D., and a strong understanding of Canadian employment law. The role supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salaries and profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Well-being support in financial, physical, social, career, and community areas

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in employment or labour law.
• Active membership in a Canadian provincial bar association.
• Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, and performance management.
• Manage external counsel on litigation and provide legal advice.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents related to litigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy

Communication

Education

LL.B. or J.D.

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Employment and Litigation Lawyer

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We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary offices. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About The Day-to-day – Employment

• Advise HR and business leaders on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, accommodations, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, severance agreements, and workplace policies.
• Monitor and interpret changes in employment legislation and case law across Canadian jurisdictions and provide proactive legal updates and training.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed and manage legal costs effectively.
• Provide legal support for workplace health and safety, privacy, and employee data protection issues.

About The Day-to-day – Litigation Management

• Managing external counsel on litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice on potential and ongoing litigation, regulatory investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to litigation, including pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather evidence, prepare witnesses, and develop litigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of litigation files and legal spend.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial bar association.
• 6+ years of experience practicing employment or labour law, preferably with a mix of private practice and in-house experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards and human rights legislation.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset.

About Us

Peoples Group is a boutique financial institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 35 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.

Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values : Trustworthy, Creative, Willing. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant. We value people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths; we execute with passion.

About The Work Environment

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8 : 00am and 4 : 30pm with flexibility around start / end times.

We Offer

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas : Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

Compensation

Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $170,000 and $210,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience that the chosen candidate possesses.

Help us get to know you better by answering our application questions! Your participation is expected as an essential part of our selection process.

NOTE : This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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