Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada WestJet Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team at WestJet. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice on privacy, employment, and commercial law matters, ensuring that our business operations are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic and practical advice on employment and privacy law matters, including contract review, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Work closely with our People & Culture, Commercial, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology teams to ensure that all legal issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
  • Act as counsel for WestJet in matters related to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and the Canada Labour Code.
  • Conduct and/or oversee the handling of employment and privacy litigation files, including through instruction and management of external counsel.
  • Represent WestJet in negotiations, mediations, and discussions with counterparties and governmental agencies.
Requirements:
  • Must be a lawyer with at least 2 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house counsel position and be a member in good standing of the Alberta Bar (or another provincial bar).
  • Broad base of experience counseling privacy, security, breach notification, and incident response matters, preferably in the federal sector.
  • Broad base of experience in employment and human rights law, preferably in the federal sector.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with different departments and management levels across the company.
  • Proven ability to deal with complex privacy and employment issues involving multiple areas of the law and multiple jurisdictions.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Strong analytical, dispute resolution, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Committed team player who brings humour and humility to the job.
What We Offer:
  • A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win.
  • Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date.
  • Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application today.

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