ABOUT US

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.
The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.
At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

Conseiller juridique en droit de l’emploi - Amérique du Nord

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Avocat qualifié basé au Québec, Canada.
• 3 à 6 ans d’expérience en droit du travail et de l’emploi au sein d’un cabinet d’avocats et/ou d’un département juridique interne.
• Expérience dans un large éventail de questions relatives au droit du travail et de l’emploi. Une expérience en matière de santé et de sécurité ou de risques professionnels est un atout.
• Solides compétences en analyse et en résolution de problèmes, avec la capacité de fournir des conseils juridiques pratiques et des solutions créatives, tout en assurant l’alignement avec l’évolution des besoins de l’entreprise.
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication écrite et orale en français et en anglais, compte tenu des activités mondiales de l’entreprise, et capacité à transmettre des concepts juridiques complexes de manière claire et concise.
• Sens de l’organisation et souci du détail, capacité à concilier efficacement des priorités concurrentes dans un environnement en évolution rapide et à forte croissance.
• Capacité à travailler en collaboration et à s’engager avec diverses parties prenantes au sein de l’organisation dans un contexte international.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Counsel I - North America
About G-P Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.
The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.
At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Employment Counsel I - North America to join our dynamic legal team. As Employment Counsel I - North America, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment law and compliance across North America, providing strategic legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law across North America. This role will partner closely with our People, Global Operations, and Product teams as well as business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, manage and resolve disputes and litigation, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented attorney with experience across a wide range of employment matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to the Director, Global Employment Counsel and Health & Safety Compliance.
This position is fully remote, requiring exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and proficiency with virtual collaboration tools for effective independent work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified lawyer based in Quebec, Canada.
• 3-6 years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience in a broad range of employment law matters. Experience with health and safety or occupational risk matters is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal advice and creative solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English given the company’s global operations, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting.

• Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters throughout the North America region, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, disciplinary processes, terminations, workplace investigations, and employment compliance.
• Assist in developing innovative, practical business-driven solutions to manage employment-related legal risks.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws.
• Manage employment-related disputes, claims, and litigation across North America, with the support of senior employment counsel, including liaising with outside local counsel and business units as necessary.
• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, documents, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters.
• Research, monitor, and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and provide timely updates to the business and stakeholders.
• Assist Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms.
• Assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.