LEGAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act.

It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means :

Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Counsel, Employment Law, supports the Assistant Vice President, Legal Affairs by handling all legal matters related to employment law at BDC.

The incumbent provides high quality legal services and advice to internal partners of Human Resources team.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Work with Human Resources teams to provide clear, practical, and timely legal advice on regulatory requirements specific to employee relations and human resources programs and practices.

Analyze, interpret, draft, revise and negotiate various types of human resources documents.

Manage employee litigation, providing recommendations and sound, in-depth analysis of legal risks.

Manage relations with external legal advisors.

Writes legal opinions and conducts research on the interpretation and application of federal statutes related to employment law, including the Canada Labor Code.

Collaborate in the drafting of various internal governance documents.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

University degree in law

Between 8- and 10-years’ relevant experience in employment law in-house or in private practice.

In-depth knowledge of the Canada Labor Code would be considered an asset.

Experience pleading before administrative tribunals will be considered an asset.

Member of the Quebec Bar or equivalent from any Canadian province.

Highly collaborative and strong interpersonal skills.

Able to quickly gain credibility with business partners.

Be proactive in your work environment.

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.

Bilingualism in speaking and writing (English and French).

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.