Senior Counsel (HR & Employment Law)

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Hiring Manager: Ewan Christie
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Leslie Nelson
Job Code Level: LGP5
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• Manage and provide legal support for employment law and litigation matters, including liaising with external counsel; reviewing and editing pleadings; attending mediations, examinations for discovery and, trials.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to advise on pre-litigation and litigation related matters, assisting with litigation strategy for the Americas.
• Provide legal support for workplace and employment relations matters, including regulatory compliance; performance management; discipline and termination; harassment, discrimination, and reductions in force.
• Manage employment-related claims in Canada, including active participation in mediations and litigation.
• Collaborate with and assist in managing outside counsel.
• Develop and/or review company employment policies, employment contracts, and communications.
• Deliver legal updates and training to Human Resources and business leaders with a view of educating and managing risks across the organization.
• Provide insight for other legal groups such as M, Commercial, or Corporate Counsel teams as needed.