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Senior Counsel, Employment

Montreal | MontréalFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-11
On-site · Canada

Core

Strategic employment lawyer advising executives and HR on complex people matters, litigation, and organizational changes across global operations with a focus on Québec jurisdiction.

Role type

Senior Counsel, Employment (In-house Legal)

Builds

Scalable employment processes and risk mitigation strategies for a global technology company.

Domain

Technology / Employment Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Québec employment law expertise, employment litigation management, workplace investigations, contract negotiation, cross-border employment matters, legal process improvement, stakeholder advisory

Preferred skills

In-house experience, technology company background, international employment coordination, AI in legal operations

Technologies

AI tools for legal support

Responsibilities

Advise on recruitment, performance management, discipline, compensation, and terminations; Draft and negotiate employment agreements and policies; Lead workplace investigations and employment disputes/litigation; Support restructurings, acquisitions, and integrations; Monitor employment law developments across jurisdictions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with director-level autonomy