Senior Counsel, Employment

Location: Canada; strong Québec employment law expertise required

Company

hirify.global is a publicly listed global technology company with approximately 800 employees, including about 600 in Québec, and teams and offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

What you will do

• Advise HR, executives, and business leaders across recruitment, employment terms, performance and attendance management, discipline, compensation, and terminations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, executive agreements, workplace policies, separation agreements, and related arrangements.
• Guide sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Manage employment disputes and litigation, including strategy, external counsel coordination, and potential leadership of judicialized cases.
• Support restructurings, acquisitions, integrations, and cross-border employment initiatives with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor employment law developments across jurisdictions and translate them into practical recommendations.

Requirements

• Law degree and membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec or another Canadian provincial bar.
• At least 5 years of relevant employment law experience in private practice, in-house, or both.
• Strong expertise in Québec employment law and sound judgment about when local or specialized advice is needed.
• Ability to independently manage complex and sensitive matters and communicate clear, actionable advice to executives.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, empathy, and adaptability.
• Strong French and English communication skills required.

Nice to have

• In-house experience and experience working in a technology company.
• Experience with international employment matters and coordinating advice across jurisdictions.
• Experience advising on workplace investigations.
• Interest in improving legal processes and using technology, including AI.
• Experience handling disputes outside employment law.

Culture & Benefits

• High degree of autonomy and director-level authority over legal matters.
• Broad exposure to the executive team and global operations.
• Opportunity to grow into broader responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Accessible employment practices and recruitment accommodation support.