Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment

TL;DR

Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment: Manage labor and employment legal function for North America with an accent on US federal/state and Canadian laws compliance, claims and litigation handling. Focus on providing counseling on discrimination, harassment, hiring/firing issues, analyzing legislation, reviewing policies, and ensuring legal compliance.

Location: Remote (Canada; must be authorized to work in Canada)

Salary: CAD 110,000 - 150,000 yearly

Company

World's leading testing, inspection and certification company with 99,600 employees operating 2,600 offices and laboratories globally.

What you will do

• Provide legal advice on US federal/state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, EEOC) and Canadian laws (ESA, HRA, AODA)
• Manage employment claims, litigation, EEOC/DOL complaints, and HRA matters
• Analyze legislation, prepare legal documents, review company policies for labor/employment compliance
• Advise management on legal risks, ensure compliance to mitigate liability
• Collaborate with HR, business clients, and external counsel on litigation, budgeting, and cost controls
• Direct paralegals on employment/labor support and participate in special projects

Requirements

• J.D. from accredited law school; admitted to NJ bar or eligible for NJ in-house counsel license; licensed in at least one US state
• 5-10 years practicing attorney experience in US/Canadian labor & employment law, preferably private practice and in-house
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, legal reasoning, and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and coordinate internal/external legal activities
• English at highest level; occasional travel (5-33%)

Culture & Benefits

• 80% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP program eligibility
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accommodations