Remote Corporate Counsel - Canada (Employment Law)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Ontario (CA); Remote; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA North America is seeking a Canadian Corporate Counsel to join our Employment Law team. This role can be performed remotely within Canada and may be based in Burnaby, Mississauga, or Halifax.

You will provide practical legal advice on Canadian employment matters, investigations, regulatory compliance and governance, collaborating with HR, Compliance and business leaders. The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of experience in employment or corporate practice, strong research and drafting

Qualifications

• Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
• 1–4 years of legal experience in employment law, labor law, compliance, litigation, or general corporate practice.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support on Canadian employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, workplace policies, employee relations, and terminations.
• Assist Human Resources and management with workplace investigations and employment-related disputes.
• Support compliance initiatives, including policy development, training programs, regulatory compliance reviews, and internal investigations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting employment, privacy, and compliance obligations in Canada.
• Review, draft, and update employment-related agreements, policies, notices, and other legal documents.
• Assist with responses to employment claims, government inquiries, and regulatory matters.
• Support corporate governance and entity management activities for Canadian operations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare practical guidance for business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams, HR professionals, compliance personnel, and business leaders across North America.
• Assist senior counsel with special projects and other legal matters as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

English communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent)

Membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society

Job description

NTT DATA North America is seeking a Canadian Corporate Counsel to join our Employment Law team. This role can be performed remotely within Canada and may be based in Burnaby, Mississauga, or Halifax.

You will provide practical legal advice on Canadian employment matters, investigations, regulatory compliance and governance, collaborating with HR, Compliance and business leaders. The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of experience in employment or corporate practice, strong research and drafting