Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment Law

Company Description

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Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, the person occupying this position will act as a strategic partner to the human resources team and managers of the organization regarding all matters related to labor law.

The incumbent will provide practical and proactive legal advice on labor relations, employment standards, internal policies, workplace investigations, risk management, and legal obligations applicable to the employer. They will also contribute to litigation prevention and the development of practices compliant with laws and best practices in human resources management.

The incumbent will be required to offer pragmatic legal advice, oriented towards the needs of the business and adapted to a constantly evolving operational context.

• Advise HR teams and managers on daily employment and labor relations matters, including the interpretation and application of applicable labor and employment laws.
• Provide legal opinions on various issues, including disciplinary measures, dismissals and terminations of employment, accommodations, absenteeism management, disabilities and return to work, psychological harassment and internal investigations, equity and respect in the workplace, and obligations related to employment standards.
• Participate in the management of grievance files, administrative complaints, and employment litigation.
• Supervise mandates entrusted to external firms, including monitoring budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Support HR teams in complex or sensitive situations involving employees or managers.
• Provide strategic and legal support in negotiations and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and dispute resolutions when required.
• Draft, review, and update various documents, including employment contracts, HR policies, disciplinary letters, termination documents, and internal human resources programs.
• Provide training to HR teams and managers on legal issues related to employment.
• Ensure legal monitoring regarding legislative and regulatory changes.
• Participate in the implementation of compliance measures and best practices in employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law and member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in labor and employment law, acquired in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience within a unionized company, in a highly regulated environment, and/or in the airline industry is a significant asset.
• Strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Collaborative spirit and business partner approach, diplomatic, oriented towards practical solutions.
• Excellent judgment and management of sensitive situations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, with rigor and autonomy.
• Excellent command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ease with collaborative digital tools and AI (e.g., Copilot).
• Fluent in spoken and written French and English*.

*A good command of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will frequently communicate in English, orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients, or other stakeholders, both in Quebec and internationally.

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Employment Equity

Transat is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where equity prevails. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we travel. We therefore encourage women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities to apply. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the selection and hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact us so that we can appropriately meet your needs together.