Are you ready to create better business outcomes with your legal skills and creativity?
We are seeking a dynamic and business-savvy lawyer to join our Employment and Accessibility Law Team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your employment law background to support TELUS and its various business units, including the People & Culture team, on all aspects of employment law matters. You will primarily focus on providing legal advice and guidance in respect of the non-unionized workforce at TELUS Communications and its subsidiaries, such as TELUS Health, TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods, and TELUS Security. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various dynamic and growing industries, both national and internationally.
**Pease note that this is a 12 month contract position. Depending on performance and organizational need, this position may become a full time permanent role at the end of the 12 month period.**
What we do:
We are seeking a dynamic and business-savvy lawyer to join our Employment and Accessibility Law Team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your employment law background to support TELUS and its various business units, including the People & Culture team, on all aspects of employment law matters. You will primarily focus on providing legal advice and guidance in respect of the non-unionized workforce at TELUS Communications and its subsidiaries, such as TELUS Health, TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods, and TELUS Security. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various dynamic and growing industries, both national and internationally.
**Pease note that this is a 12 month contract position. Depending on performance and organizational need, this position may become a full time permanent role at the end of the 12 month period.**
What we do:
- Provide legal support and advice on a wide range of employment law matters involving federally and provincially regulated employees
- Handle wrongful/unjust dismissal claims, severance/reasonable notice issues, human rights issues including accommodation, accessibility matters, employment contracts and policies, short- and long-term disability leaves and benefits, performance management and discipline of employees, internal investigations, employee privacy, wage issues including sales incentives and overtime, employment issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border and international employment matters, and prevention and pre-litigation matters
- Collaborate with the People & Culture team and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and provide clear and practical legal advice
- Draft and review legal documents, including employment contracts, policies, and other related agreements
- Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations and provide proactive advice to mitigate legal risks
- Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders
Who we are looking for:
- 2-6 years of practice post call to the bar, with a focus on employment law
- Strong knowledge and experience in employment law, gained from working in a law firm or corporation
- Excellent legal and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate legal advice effectively in both oral and written form
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, focus on critical goals, and achieve superior results
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities
- Proactive and driven to contribute to business objectives
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with sophisticated clients
- Member of the Alberta, B.C., Ontario, or Quebec bar
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and leading national company with operations across Canada and the globe. You will gain exposure to legal issues across TELUS' diverse range of business groups, including telecommunications, health, agriculture technology, and home security. If you are a motivated and skilled employment lawyer looking for a broad and challenging legal portfolio, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as Employment Law Counsel!
Salary Range: $114,000-$172,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:
- Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
- Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
- Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
- Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
- Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
- And much more …
A bit about us
We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.
Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.