VP Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CLevelCrossing Full time
ADP is hiring a VP, Managing Counsel - ADP Canada

This role will be responsible for leading the Canadian legal team and providing day to day legal support and advice to management and associates of ADP Canada.

Works closely with the Toronto-based ADP Canada Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Coordinates and works with others on the team to drive growth within the business and provides advice and support on all matters requiring legal review and sign off.

Liaises with members of the Legal Department, Global Compliance, and management. Stays abreast of legal, regulatory and industry developments that can impact the business of ADP Canada. Oversees corporate secretarial function for ADP affiliate entities in Canada.

Work closely as a strategic business partner with and as a member of the ADP Canada senior leadership team, identifying, analyzing, and taking action to resolve legal and risk-related issues which may affect the reputation of the business.

Acquire the knowledge and understanding of the legal/regulatory risks and compliance issues associated with the business in order to provide proactive advice and strategies to address and manage these risks.

Provide balanced, strategic, and practical legal advice to all levels of the business relating to ADP Canada's business operations.

Provide guidance and work closely with the Canada Compliance Operations leader and team to advocate for and promote a culture of compliance throughout the local business and support the successful execution of compliance initiatives in the business.

Review and provide advice to the Global Contract Team (central-led team) and business leaders, as required, on contractual issues and disputes with clients.

Provide counsel and advice to business leaders in managing and resolving disputes, litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters; responsible for liaising with ADP's Corporate Litigation team and engaging external litigation counsel, as required.

Maintain current knowledge of legal issues of importance to ADP through participation in continuing legal education and membership in appropriate bar and professional associations.

Reports into ADP's Corporate Legal Department. Works on special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

We are a global leader in human resources technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, human resources, benefits, and much more.

We've received recognition as a global Best Places to Work and a recipient of many prestigious awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a DiversityInc Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ , multicultural talent, and more.

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Completion of a law degree (LL.Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, or another provincial bar is required.

10 years of relevant post-call legal practice, preferably gained with a top law firm or as in-house counsel for a corporation, with experience advising senior and business unit management.

Past experience in compliance, including Canadian privacy legislation, CASL, AML, and French-language requirements.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, strong negotiation skills with good business judgment, and time and project management skills necessary.

Excellent drafting and negotiations skills with good business and legal judgment, strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
Ability to effectively explain complex legal principles to non-legal business leaders and stakeholders;
Strong time management skills, and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment;
Flexible and have the ability to adapt to the needs of a growing business;
Employment law knowledge and experience would be a definite asset;

Proficient in MS Office:
Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Fluency in written and spoken French is a definite asset.

Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.

Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.

Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.

Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.

Explore our COVID-19 page
to understand how ADP is approaching safety, travel, the hiring interview process, and more.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at

ADP:
ADP affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve.

ADP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability.

We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
Ethics at

ADP:

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws.

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