Senior Legal Counsel - Employment and Labour Law
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Job description
Canada Post is seeking an experienced lawyer with strong litigation, analytical and interpersonal skills to join a collegial team of talented professionals.
Senior Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment provides strategic direction and ensures the provision of quality legal services in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Job Responsibilities
Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Senior Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment Law.
- Represent Canada Post in all forms of labour and employment law litigation (with a focus on defending grievances concerning the terminations of employment).
- Provide proactive, practical and strategic legal advice to management to solve business problems and reduce legal risk.
- Mentor Counsel and Paralegals on the Legal Affairs team.
- Manage external counsel in civil litigation and administrative law matters, to ensure quality and value.
- Conduct research and prepares legal opinions on various legal issues.
Location: Montréal, QC, CA
Job Requisition Id: 203115
Business Function: Legal
Primary City: Montréal
Province: Quebec
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (CBCC)
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date : 2026/10/27
Candidate description
Education
- Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with Barreau du Québec.
Experience
- Strong communication skills, proven leadership and mentorship capabilities, and the ability to work independently; and
- Motivation, aptitude as a self-starter, and the ability to “hit the ground running” in the new position.
- Minimum five years' experience as principal counsel in labour law litigation, with a particular focus on grievance arbitration.)
Other Candidate Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
- Travel, within the province of Quebec.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.
Employment Equity
Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Important Language Requirement
Note While this position is listed with a CBCC linguistic designation, applicants who currently meet the BBBB language requirement, are still encouraged to apply. Candidates who meet the current BBBB level and are successful in the competition may be supported to attain the new CBCC level if required.
Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.
Accommodation
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