Labour and Employee Relations Legal Expert

1 day ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Ledcor Full time

At Ledcor, we are seeking a highly experienced Labour and Employee Relations Legal Expert to join our legal team.

About the Role

This is a challenging opportunity for an Associate General Counsel specializing in Labour and Employee Relations to provide expert advice and strategic guidance on complex Labour Relations and Human Resources legal matters across the organization.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice on labour relations strategies when bidding on and setting up new projects and/or during the life cycle of a collective agreement.
  • Advises stakeholders through research and analysis of current labour relations issues, including labour 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Advises stakeholders on legislative changes and potential business implications.
  • Partners with Employee Relations to develop and implement compliant employment policies that align with current best practices.
  • Provides training and education to colleagues on labour law implications and compliance.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 8 years of legal experience specializing in labour 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 representation and case development in unjust dismissals, grievance arbitration, and human rights complaints.
  • Proven expertise working with complex unionized environments and advising on labour strategy.
  • Substantial 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.
Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this role is estimated to be between $150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience.

Ledcor offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a retirement savings plan.

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