Labor and Employee Relations Attorney Lead

3 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada Ledcor Construction, Inc. Full time

Job Title: Labor and Employee Relations Attorney Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced attorney with a specialization in labor relations and employment law to lead our legal team at Ledcor Construction, Inc. This role requires providing expert advice and strategic guidance on complex labor relations and human resources legal matters across the organization.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in representation and case development in unjust dismissals, grievance arbitration, and human rights complaints. They will also possess expertise working with complex unionized environments and advising on labor strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide expert legal advice on labor relations strategies when bidding on and setting up new projects and/or during the life cycle of a collective agreement.
  2. Advises stakeholders through research and analysis of current labor relations issues, including labor codes and other relevant legislation, case law, and previous opinions obtained in current and new markets for Ledcor, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  3. Leads and represents (with assistance from external counsel where warranted) Ledcor's interests at hearings, mediations, and civil proceedings for all employment law issues, including unjust dismissals, discrimination claims, grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and Labour Board matters as required.
  4. Partners with senior HR leadership to provide expert legal advice and guidance to managers, HR colleagues, and other Ledcor stakeholders on a variety of employment legal issues, ensuring effective, legally compliant resolutions are established efficiently within company guidelines.
  5. Advises stakeholders on legislative changes and potential business implications.
  6. Partners with Employee Relations to develop and implement compliant employment policies that align with current best practices.
  7. Provides training and education to colleagues on labor law implications and compliance.
  8. Consults with internal and external legal counsel as required regarding employee issues, legislation, and other applicable employment legal issues.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 8 years of legal experience specializing in labor relations and employment law, with some in-house legal experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree (Canada) / Juris Doctor in Law.
  • Member in good standing of a provincial law society.
  • Highly proficient in all areas of Canadian federal and provincial employment law and human rights legislation; familiarity with United States employment law is an asset.
  • Significant experience in leading employment investigations and providing training to colleagues or clients.
  • Expertise in conflict resolution and mediation.
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • Proactive, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, which demands a high level of energy and commitment.

Work Conditions:

  • Ability to travel across Canada and the United States

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