Employment Counsel, Canada & International

Overview

This role supports the employment law function across Canada and, as needed, other key international markets. The position is well-suited to an employment lawyer with 3+ years of hands-on experience seeking broad ownership across advisory work, compliance, dispute resolution, and cross-functional projects in a fast-growing, global technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law advisory support for Canada (all provinces, as applicable), with additional support to other jurisdictions such as the UK, Germany, Australia, and Singapore, working with local outside counsel as needed.
• Manage and help resolve employment standards complaints, human rights complaints, and demand letters; support litigation strategy and outside counsel instruction where required.
• Partner with the People & Culture (P&C) team on workplace investigations, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Draft and maintain employment agreements, policies, and handbooks across supported jurisdictions.
• Support key employment-related compliance projects and initiatives as the organization scales, helping build sustainable and efficient processes for the Legal and P&C teams.
• Support international expansion by helping establish compliant employment frameworks in new markets.
• Identify and lead opportunities to use AI tools to improve the speed and quality of employment law advice, document drafting, research, and case/matter management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant employment law experience, with some experience at a law firm advising on Canadian employment matters and handling employment demands and litigation; experience with other jurisdictions (e.g., US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Germany) is an asset.
• Called to the bar in at least one Canadian province (Ontario preferred) and in good standing.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian employment and human rights legislation, with the ability to quickly get up to speed on multi-jurisdictional nuances.
• Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with practical, business-oriented advice.
• Strong project management skills and comfort managing a high volume of concurrent matters and stakeholders.
• Clear, confident communication style that can translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for non-lawyers.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Genuine curiosity about how AI tools can be applied to legal work, along with willingness to learn and adopt new tools as introduced.

Using AI in This Role

Depending on the task, AI tools may be used for:

• Accelerating legal research and first drafts of memos, policies, playbooks, and correspondence (with your own review, judgment, and sign-off always required).
• Summarizing and triaging incoming matters, demand letters, and complaints to help prioritize response.
• Building and maintaining internal playbooks, templates, and self-serve resources for the People & Culture team and business stakeholders.
• Supporting process improvement and automation for recurring employment law workflows in partnership with the broader Legal and Compliance teams.

Candidates should be comfortable using AI-powered tools as part of their everyday workflow and applying sound legal judgment to review and validate AI-assisted output.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Band: $114,400—$157,300 CAD

• Compensation reflects expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate; it is informed by market data and the approved budget for the position.
• The organization maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location.
• Base salary only is represented by the range. Depending on the role, additional compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Factors influencing final compensation may include (but are not limited to): specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, relevant education, licensure, and certifications, as well as organizational needs and budget alignment.

Location

• Remote-first.
• Open to candidates located in Canada for this position.

Benefits (Summary)

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/401K/pension savings globally
• Competitive paid time off packages, including birthday’s off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books, etc.)
• Access to programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• Parental leave program
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Social and team events

Note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on the country of employment and the nature of engagement. Where there is no legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

Additional Information

• The organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting; AI is not used to make final hiring or interview decisions.