Who you are

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• A demonstrated interest and foundational knowledge in employment law
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply legal principles to practical workplace scenarios
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and empathetically
• A proactive and operational mindset, eager to simplify and improve processes
• Curiosity and an openness to explore and leverage new technologies, including AI, to enhance efficiency in legal and employee relations operations
• A human and approachable demeanour

What the job involves

• This role offers an exceptional chance to apply your legal acumen in a practical, in-house setting, developing essential skills as a lawyer
• You'll gain hands-on experience in legal risk analysis, drafting, and strategic problem-solving while performing an operational function and contributing directly to Wealthsimple’s culture and success
• Employee Relations Triage, Support, Administration & Operations: administering and processing employee relations policies and programs including employee exits, leaves (such a parental, sick, and job-protected leaves), and accommodations
• You’ll serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations inquiries, intake, and assessment, providing support and guidance to employees, human resource business partners, managers, and other stakeholders on applicable policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with relevant employment standards; and escalating matters to the Legal Counsel, Employment as appropriate
• Legal & Compliance Partnership: Collaborating closely with Legal Counsel, Employment on routine and complex employee relations matters including terminations, leaves and accommodations, immigration, workplace investigations, and employment litigation matters
• You will assist in the preparation of termination documentation, settlement agreements, contracts, employee correspondence, and other documentation and correspondence, ensuring legal compliance
• Policy Development & Implementation: Contributing to the development, review, and implementation of employee relations policies and procedures, ensuring they are clear, compliant, and reflective of Wealthsimple’s values
• You'll also identify opportunities to simplify, improve, and scale existing processes related to employee relations matters
• Project Work & Scaling Function: Taking the lead or supporting exciting project work aimed at scaling our employee relations function
• This includes creating self-service resources for employees, automating current processes and practices, and exploring how AI can enhance our efficiency and effectiveness in managing employee relations
• You will also analyze trends in employee relations cases to identify opportunities and propose proactive solutions to improve processes and the overall employee experience

Benefits

• Retirement savings matching plan through Wealthsimple Work
• Company equity for full-time employees
• Access to Premium Client perks, including personal finance learning & advice and a boosted interest rate on deposits
• Paid parental leave (6 months topped up to 100% of salary)
• 20 vacation days per year
• 90 Days Away program
• Top-tier health benefits
• Life & disability insurance
• Generous sick and mental health days
• Employee resource plan including services like RMT, psychology, and physiotherapy
• Up to $5,000 per year for mental health supports
• Gender Affirmation benefits
• Up to $1,500 per year for professional development
• Up to $1,500 per year for wellness and home office expenses
• Employee resource groups
• Social impact hours