Hybrid Employment Lawyer – Non-Litigator

at Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM)

• Job title: Employment Lawyer – Non-Litigator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Quebec, Canada

About the role

• Legal Advisor specialized in labor relations at the Fédération québécoise des municipalités. Supporting municipalities with labor law compliance and relations management in Quebec's vibrant regions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter advisor to members of the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) on labour relations;
• Advise members on the interpretation and application of laws, workplace policies and collective agreements, manage grievance processes and represent members on labour relations committees (when required);
• Draft legal opinions;
• Carry out workplace climate assessments and disciplinary investigations;
• Negotiate and draft various types of agreements, collective agreements, contracts, policies and other labour relations documents;
• Conduct in-depth case law and doctrinal research on laws, regulations and labour relations issues;
• Deliver training and write articles on labour relations topics;
• Recommend improvements and optimizations to HR processes and propose required adjustments to policies or practices in response to developments in labour law for FQM members;
• Act as a spokesperson during collective agreement negotiations;
• Work in partnership with other FQM departments.

Requirements

• Hold an undergraduate law degree (LL.B. or J.D.);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in labour/employment law and in managing complex, diverse files;
• Member of the Barreau du Québec;
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (occasional local and regional travel);
• Excellent knowledge of labour laws and regulations and of legal research tools/databases;
• Proficient with core Office software and adaptable to new technologies;
• Full professional proficiency in French, both written and spoken;
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management or mediation;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and resolve complex situations creatively;
• Integrity and courage;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision;
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous group insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Joint pension plan contributions (5% employer; 5% employee)
• Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation from the start of employment
• A bank of 6 flexible personal days
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• 13 paid public holidays per year
• Compressed summer work schedule allowing earlier finish on Fridays (depending on the position)
• Social and sporting activities
• Recognition program to mark important professional and personal milestones
• Support for skills development through ongoing training