Legal Counsel, Employment

Electronic Arts

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Base: $133,500 - $186,400 cad; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Canadian employment law strategy
Employee relations and investigations
Performance management and separations
You will advise our People Experience partners and business leaders on Canadian employment law strategy and risk management for operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec

Job Summary

  • You will advise our People Experience partners and business leaders on Canadian employment law strategy and risk management for operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.
  • You will partner with internal litigation counsel and external counsel to manage employment litigation risk and respond to pre-litigation demands.
  • We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, and you will play a key role in supporting our innovative growth.

Matching Summary

You will advise our People Experience partners and business leaders on Canadian employment law strategy and risk management for operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

Salary

Base: $133,500 - $186,400 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Vacation, sick time, parental leave top-up, extended health/dental/vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Canadian employment law strategy
  • Employee relations and investigations
  • Performance management and separations
  • Organizational changes and restructurings
  • Employment agreement drafting and review
  • Litigation risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Support innovative growth
  • Continuous improvement
  • Creative and inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • LL.B. or J.D. and active membership in a Canadian provincial law society
  • 7+ years of employment and labour law experience
  • Knowledge of Canadian employment standards and legislation
  • Experience advising businesses on employment and labour matters
  • Ability to report to Vancouver office at least three days per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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