Employment Counsel, International

StackAdapt

. Provide day-to-day employment law advisory support for Canada and additional jurisdictions as needed .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$114,400 - CA$157,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Canadian employment law, including compliance, litigation support, and advisory roles. Proficient in managing employment standards complaints and developing efficient legal processes while leveraging AI tools for enhanced legal operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Canadian Employment Law ExperienceProject Management SkillsStrong Communication SkillsAI Tools Application in Legal WorkMulti-Jurisdictional Legal Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Employment Law AdvisoryLitigation Strategy SupportDrafting Employment AgreementsCompliance Project SupportLegal ResearchPerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment Standards Complaints ManagementHuman Rights Complaints HandlingDocument Drafting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosityAdaptabilityStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools for Legal AdviceDocument Management SystemsCase Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Called to the Bar in CanadaGood Standing in Ontario (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Employment StandardsHuman Rights LegislationWorkplace PoliciesLegal ComplianceHigh-Growth Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day employment law advisory support for Canada and additional jurisdictions as needed
Manage and help resolve employment standards complaints, human rights complaints, and demand letters
Support litigation strategy and instruct outside counsel where required
Partner with People & Culture on workplace investigations, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, and terminations
Draft and maintain employment agreements, policies, and handbooks across supported jurisdictions
Support employment-related compliance projects and initiatives
Help build sustainable and efficient processes for Legal and People & Culture teams
Support international expansion by establishing compliant employment frameworks in new markets
Lead opportunities to use AI tools for legal advice, document drafting, research, and case/matter management
Accelerate legal research and first drafts of memos, policies, playbooks, and correspondence with review and sign-off
Summarize and triage incoming matters, demand letters, and complaints
Build and maintain internal playbooks, templates, and self-serve resources
Support process improvement and automation for recurring employment law workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3+ years of relevant employment law experience, including experience at a law firm advising on Canadian employment matters and handling employment demands and litigation
Called to the bar in at least one Canadian province (Ontario preferred) and in good standing
Strong working knowledge of Canadian employment and human rights legislation
Ability to quickly get up to speed on multi-jurisdictional nuances
Strong project management skills and comfort managing a high volume of concurrent matters and stakeholders
Clear, confident communication and ability to distill complex legal issues into practical guidance for non-lawyers
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities
Curiosity about applying AI tools to legal work and willingness to learn and adopt new tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary
Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
Health benefits from day one of employment
Work from home reimbursements
Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
Robust training and onboarding program
Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
An awesome parental leave program
A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
Our social and team events!
Additional compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package