Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law and Compliance

The Heller Group Legal and Executive Search; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global foundation is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic team in Toronto. This role offers the chance to advise on a wide range of employment law matters, including agreements, litigation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and fresh ideas, and be part of a team dedicated to advancing financial inclusion and youth learning in Africa. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while working alongside a passionate and driven team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in employment law advising management-side clients.
• In-house experience and compliance matters are assets.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a full spectrum of employment matters across operations.
• Conduct reviews, risk assessments, and support compliance matters.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Human Rights

Privacy Law

Policy Development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada. Our programs promote financial inclusion and advance youth learning in Africa. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation values innovative and fresh thinking as it strives to become a global thought leader. Its work is achieved by a strategic, nimble and adaptable team with a proactive and results-oriented approach to its philanthropic activities. The organization’s culture is shaped by people who are driven and passionate about the Foundation’s mission.

Mastercard Foundationis seeking and experienced and collaborative employment lawyer to join their growing team asSenior Legal Counsel – Employment and Compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on the full spectrum of employment matters across the Foundation’s operations, as well as undertaking reviews, risk assessments and supporting on compliance matters. There may also be opportunity to be involved in strategic projects.

The ideal candidate will haveat least 10 yearsof experience advising management-side clients on a broad range of employment law including agreements, litigation, human rights, privacy and policy matters. Prior in-house experience and exposure to regulatory corporate and compliance matters will be considered assets. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an exciting international team and be part of an organization focused on positive change.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sherri Pinsler [e-mail]

As this is an exclusive assignment with The Heller Group, all inquiries and applications sent directly to Mastercard Foundation will be redirected to The Heller Group.