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Role Description

We are seeking a Jr Corporate Counsel - Employment & Labour to join our growing global Legal team. This role will support day-to-day employment and labor matters across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this position will focus primarily on routine and recurring employment matters, with guidance and escalation support on more complex or higher-risk issues. This role will collaborate regularly with colleagues and business partners across North America, EMEA, LATAM and APAC.

Employment & Labor Support (Primary Focus):

• Provide day-to-day legal support on a range of employment and labor matters globally, including employee relations questions, performance management issues, disciplinary actions, leave-related inquiries, and policy interpretation.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employment matters, escalating complex, novel, or high-risk issues as appropriate.
• Draft, review, and update employment-related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, amendments, and internal policies.
• Assist with tracking and summarizing employment law developments in key jurisdictions, working with outside counsel as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with People/HR and other internal stakeholders to deliver timely, practical legal guidance aligned with business needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders across geographies and time zones.

Employment-Adjacent & Broader Legal Support:

• Support employment-related aspects of broader corporate initiatives, such as reorganizations, workforce changes, and M&A-related activities, under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel.
• Assist with employment compliance initiatives and internal projects aimed at improving processes and consistency.
• Provide limited support on employment-adjacent legal matters (e.g., contractor arrangements, IP considerations in employment, or internal governance support) as directed.

Process & Team Support:

• Help maintain employment law templates, guidance documents, and internal playbooks.
• Coordinate with external counsel in various jurisdictions for localized advice, as needed.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, with direct exposure to employment and labor law matters, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience supporting employment issues in a cross-border or multinational context, or a strong interest in developing in this area.
• Sound legal judgment with the ability to provide practical guidance on routine matters, while recognizing when escalation is appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and operate effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.

Bonus Points For

• Prior in-house experience at a technology or multinational company.
• Exposure to employment-related aspects of restructurings or organizational change.
• Experience working closely with People/HR teams.
• Interest in expanding skills across adjacent legal areas over time.