Remote Employment Counsel

Summary

Join our team as Employment Counsel and provide comprehensive legal support to our global HR and Executive teams, ensuring compliance, standardization, and strategic advice across the workforce.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer who is admitted to practice in Québec
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience at a top-tier law firm or a multinational organization's in-house team
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Experience in advising multinational organization's on HR matters
• Experience working independently and as part of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Creative and innovative thinking with a view to balancing commercial demands against legal risk
• Strong work ethic, a self-starter, and accountable
• Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and persuasively, including by explaining potentially complex topics succinctly to internal stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Commitment to uphold Keywords Studios' values and contribute to a positive working culture
• Fluent in written and spoken English (communication with global team members) & French. Additional languages are an advantage but not required)

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-jurisdictional support and guidance to the group generally in relation to a broad range of employment matters
• Provide dedicated day-to-day legal advice and support to the global HR teams
• Draft and revise the group’s HR related template documents, including employment agreements, severance agreements, employment policies, employee handbooks and other employment related documents
• Advise the organization in relation to employment related disputes and claims, including by managing employment related litigation and pre-litigation matters with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
• Assist the Corporate Development / M&A team with HR due diligence
• Draft directorship and senior executive agreements
• Advise on topics such as recruitment, performance issues, disciplinary proceedings, terminations, employment status, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing and employee investigations
• Support the review and development of HR training, including in relation to DEIB, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination
• Advise on, and coordinate responses to, jurisdictional and regional specific legal requirements and industry best practices
• Partner with HR, the wider Legal team and various other departments and stakeholders on employment related matters generally
• Assist in developing policies and training materials and provide training to employees on employment related obligations, to further develop the organization's HR practices globally
• Collaborate with external counsel and consultants as needed to address complex HR issues and ensure legal compliance

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan
• Group RRSP
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program