Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment

2 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment**:
USask’s Legal Office is a community of professionals that oversees the provision of internal and external legal services to the institution and provides strategic legal consultation and support on a comprehensive range of legal issues, policies and procedures. The Legal Office is housed in the Office of the President and offers legal services to all academic, research and support units across campus.

**Primary Purpose**

The primary purpose of the Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment is to provide legal advice and services on all matters relating to labour and employment. As the Legal Office functions as a team, the position may be called on to provide advice and services in other related fields of law as need arise.

**Nature of Work**

Reporting to General Counsel, Legal Counsel will be called on to provide a broad suite of services relating to labour and employment, including:

- Reviewing and drafting employment agreements;
- Providing advice and guidance to USask senior leaders, people leaders, faculty relations advisors and human resource personnel on matters of law, including issues relating to recruitment, retention, discipline, dismissal, employment standards, occupational health and safety, human rights, and collective agreement interpretation;
- Providing strategic legal advice in relation to labour and employment policies;
- Representing USask in a variety of labour and employment dispute resolution forums, including arbitration.

The work is detailed and deadline driven, requiring the ability to coordinate meeting internal and external deadlines. Drawing upon expert communication and organizational skills, the position ensures that proactive, user-oriented services are delivered to a diverse constituency.

In support of the university’s commitment to Indigenization through the ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan strategy, Legal Counsel will work to ensure advice and guidance is provided in such a way to be respectful of cultural, professional and other differences, and that diverse viewpoints are incorporated in strategy around labour and employment initiatives.

**Accountabilities**
- Provides confidential legal advice to support senior leaders, people leaders, faculty relations advisors and human resource personnel in carrying out their responsibilities;
- Protects the university’s legal interests through sound advice and proactive engagement;
- Educates people leaders, faculty relations advisors and human resource personnel on labour and employment laws;
- Develops legal instruments and various forms of agreements relating to labour and employment;
- Represents the university in dispute resolution with honesty and integrity;
- Manages, participates, and engages in projects as assigned by General Counsel;
- Promotes compliance with the university’s legal responsibilities, policies and collective agreements;
- Other accountabilities as assigned.

**Education**

The Legal Counsel must hold a qualified law degree (JD, LL.B.), and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

**Experience**

This role requires a minimum of three years’ experience in related areas of practice, along with proven negotiation skills and experience in arranging and concluding complex legal arrangement among multiple parties.

Proven experience in the legal aspects of labour relations (eg. arbitration and labour relations board matters) will be highly valued.

**Skills**
- multi-tasker who understands priorities and has proven problem-solving abilities;
- creative, personable and versatile;
- committed to supporting an environment which welcome diverse viewpoints and builds relationships which encourage equity and inclusion;
- demonstrates an aptitude for working in a team-oriented atmosphere;
- possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, exemplary interpersonal skills, and exhibits strong attention to detail;
- possesses exceptional relationship building skills;
- able to work independently and possesses a high standard of professional integrity in handling sensitive information

**Department**: Legal Office
**Status**: Permanent
**Employment Group**: Exempt
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:
**Salary Phase/Band**:Salary Band 4
**Posted Date**: 4/3/2023
**Closing Date**:Open until filled
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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