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Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Canada, Dorval Employment contract · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Advise and provide legal support to internal teams on matters relating to labour and employment, including labour relations, human rights, and health & safety. Contribute to the management of the portfolio of labour and employment litigation on a global scale. Review and draft employment contracts, policies, agreements, and other legal documents. Participate in the continuous improvement of the legal department's service offerings. Negotiate out-of-court settlements in litigation matters. Represent Bombardier before various administrative bodies, including mediations and arbitrations. Provide training to internal teams. Travel outside the province and the country may sometimes be required.

Job Responsibility

  • Advise and provide legal support to internal teams on matters relating to labour and employment, including labour relations, human rights, and health & safety
  • Contribute to the management of the portfolio of labour and employment litigation on a global scale
  • Review and draft employment contracts, policies, agreements, and other legal documents
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of the legal department's service offerings
  • Negotiate out-of-court settlements in litigation matters
  • Represent Bombardier before various administrative bodies, including mediations and arbitrations
  • Provide training to internal teams
  • Travel outside the province and the country may sometimes be required

Requirements

  • You have at least five (5) of relevant experience in the field, both in unionized and non-unionized environments, preferably with experience within a corporate legal department
  • You are a member of the Quebec Bar
  • You have excellent command of both French and English, both spoken and written
  • You have a good understanding of business issues and adopt a practical approach
  • You have strong persuasion and influence skills and demonstrate good judgment
  • You have the desire to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment and are able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • You have a high degree of autonomy and appreciate teamwork

Nice to have

  • A degree in Common Law or membership in the Ontario Bar would be an asset
  • Experience in occupational health & safety and/or data privacy would be an asset

What we offer

  • Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program
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