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Demonstrates extensive expertise in employment law and business law, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and provide proactive legal solutions. Proficient in drafting legal documents and managing multiple legal matters while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Member In Good Standing Of The Barreau Du Québec8 Years Of Experience As A LawyerSignificant Experience In Employment LawProfessional Bilingual Communication Skills In French And EnglishExcellent Writing Skills For Legal Documents
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as external general counsel for clients by anticipating their needs and proposing proactive legal solutions
- Guide clients through their deliberations and analysis of legal matters, particularly employment-related issues
- Manage client expectations, ensure service renewals, and identify opportunities to expand into accounting and HR services
- Manage client relationships directly and foster collaboration between their teams and Hub6
- Provide clear legal recommendations and independently handle a variety of mandates
- Identify priorities with clients and establish the monthly budget for professional services
- Delegate and coordinate matters with Hub6’s legal and HR teams, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and compliance with the budget
- Manage communications and coordinate matters with external law firms
- Advise a diverse business clientele on individual, non-unionized employment law throughout the employee life cycle
- Draft and review employment agreements, termination documents, releases, and internal policies
- Independently manage employment litigation matters without appearing in court and coordinate external mandates
- Handle business law mandates, including the analysis, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and/or the management of disputes
- Collaborate with professionals on the legal, HR, and payroll teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
- Approximately 8 years of experience as a lawyer
- Significant experience in employment law and business law and/or litigation
- Knowledge of applying the Act respecting labour standards (LNT), the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (LATMP), and the Act respecting occupational health and safety (LSST)
- Strong experience managing a business clientele directly
- Excellent writing skills for preparing and reviewing legal documents
- Professional bilingual communication skills in French and English, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
- Thoroughness, proactivity, autonomy, initiative, and an exemplary work ethic
Benefits
Comp & perks- Significant day-to-day freedom through a work model focused on flexibility in scheduling and work location
- Multidisciplinary learning through collaboration with our HR and accounting teams
- A culture focused on sharing ideas and initiatives, including participation in various internal committees
- Significant employer contribution to the RRSP
- Lifestyle spending account
- Group insurance plan, including telemedicine services
- Dynamic and positive work environment
- Wellness committee
- Recurring team activities
- Opportunity to work abroad for several weeks each year
- Modern, bright, and spacious office in the heart of the Dix30 district
- Underground parking available
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Hard Skills
Employment LawBusiness LawLitigation ManagementContract AnalysisDrafting Employment AgreementsNegotiation Of ContractsLegal Document ReviewCompliance With Labour StandardsManaging Client ExpectationsEmployment Litigation
Soft Skills
Excellent Organizational SkillsProactivityAutonomyInitiativeExemplary Work Ethic
Certifications & Qualifications
Barreau Du Québec
Industry Keywords
Act Respecting Labour StandardsAct Respecting Industrial Accidents And Occupational DiseasesAct Respecting Occupational Health And SafetyClient Relationship ManagementEmployment Life Cycle