Legal Counsel – Labour and Employment Law

Agropur•Longueuil, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager Labor Law, Milk Regulation and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal support to the Human Capital team and other Agropur business units on a wide range of strategic matters related to labour and employment law, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy protection, and other related areas. This role supports Agropur’s operations across Canada and the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law
Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in labour and employment law, human rights, and occupational health and safety
Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written
Ability to conduct research using legal databases
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience in litigation an asset (grievance, employment injury)
Client-oriented approach
Ability to influence
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to independently manage multiple files simultaneously
Ability to travel occasionally to certain sites, primarily within Quebec

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic advisor to the cooperative’s decision-making bodies within their area of expertise
Provide legal advice and opinions on various matters and strategic initiatives
Represent the cooperative in various litigation matters, including before grievance arbitrators, the Administrative Labour Tribunal, and other bodies
Advise teams involved in collective agreement negotiations
Develop and deliver training on various labour and employment law topics
Draft and review agreements, releases, corporate policies, and other legal documents
Oversee and manage litigation files handled by external law firms
Perform any other related duties associated with the position