Legal Counsel – Labour and Employment Law
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Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance. Reporting to the Manager Labor Law, Milk Regulation and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal support to the Human Capital team and other Agropur business units on a wide range of strategic matters related to labour and employment law, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy protection, and other related areas.This role supports Agropur’s operations across Canada and the United States. A context that allows you to maximize your impact: Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation; Flexible remote work options; Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services; Employee assistance program; Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.); Pension plan with company contributions; Annual bonus plan; Salary scale 006: $100,600 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.) Where you will drive value: Act as a strategic advisor to the cooperative’s decision-making bodies within their area of expertise; Provide legal advice and opinions on various matters and strategic initiatives; Represent the cooperative in various litigation matters, including before grievance arbitrators, the Administrative Labour Tribunal, and other bodies; Advise teams involved in collective agreement negotiations; Develop and deliver training on various labour and employment law topics; Draft and review agreements, releases, corporate policies, and other legal documents; Oversee and manage litigation files handled by external law firms; Perform any other related duties associated with the position. What will enable you to have an impact: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law; Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar; Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in labour and employment law, human rights, and occupational health and safety; Experience in litigation an asset (grievance, employment injury) Client-oriented approach; Ability to influence; Strong teamwork skills; Ability to independently manage multiple files simultaneously; Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written (English is used regularly to work with colleagues and external partners outside Quebec and in the United States); Ability to conduct research using legal databases; Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to travel occasionally to certain sites, primarily within Quebec. A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS! Create a candidate account to subscribe to our Job Alerts (Click on Sign In at the top right of your screen and then on Create Account). Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
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About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur fait partie du top 15 des transformateurs laitiers mondiaux, en plus d’être l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers aux secteurs industriels, de la vente au détail et de la restauration.
Fondée en 1938, elle est la plus grande coopérative laitière du Canada et une source de fierté pour près de 3 000 membres et près de 7 500 employés. Agropur exploite 23 usines au Canada et sept aux États-Unis, où elle est structurée en société privée. Au total, Agropur a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 8,2 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2023 en transformant plus de 6,6 milliards de litres (15 milliards de livres) de lait.
Les membres et les employés de la Coopérative travaillent ensemble chaque jour à la réalisation d'une vision commune, « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde », qui vise le développement économique et social de leurs communautés dans le respect de l'environnement et du bien-être des animaux.
About Agropur
Agropur is a top 15 global dairy processor and a leading supplier of dairy products to the industrial, retail and food service sectors.
Founded in 1938, it’s Canada’s largest dairy cooperative and a source of pride to nearly 3,000 members and close to 7,500 employees. Agropur operates 23 plants in Canada and seven in the United States, where it is organized as a private company. In total, Agropur generated more than CAN$8.2 billion in sales in 2023 while processing more than 6.6 billion litres (15 billion pounds) of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work together every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
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Legal Counsel – Labour and Employment Law
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance. Reporting to the Manager Labor Law, Milk Regulation and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal support to the Human Capital team and other Agropur business units on a wide range of strategic matters related to labour and employment law, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy protection, and other related areas.This role supports Agropur’s operations across Canada and the United States. A context that allows you to maximize your impact: Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation; Flexible remote work options; Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services; Employee assistance program; Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.); Pension plan with company contributions; Annual bonus plan; Salary scale 006: $100,600 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.) Where you will drive value: Act as a strategic advisor to the cooperative’s decision-making bodies within their area of expertise; Provide legal advice and opinions on various matters and strategic initiatives; Represent the cooperative in various litigation matters, including before grievance arbitrators, the Administrative Labour Tribunal, and other bodies; Advise teams involved in collective agreement negotiations; Develop and deliver training on various labour and employment law topics; Draft and review agreements, releases, corporate policies, and other legal documents; Oversee and manage litigation files handled by external law firms; Perform any other related duties associated with the position. What will enable you to have an impact: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law; Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar; Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in labour and employment law, human rights, and occupational health and safety; Experience in litigation an asset (grievance, employment injury) Client-oriented approach; Ability to influence; Strong teamwork skills; Ability to independently manage multiple files simultaneously; Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written (English is used regularly to work with colleagues and external partners outside Quebec and in the United States); Ability to conduct research using legal databases; Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to travel occasionally to certain sites, primarily within Quebec. A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS! Create a candidate account to subscribe to our Job Alerts (Click on Sign In at the top right of your screen and then on Create Account). Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
Not the right fit? Search for Legal Counsel jobs in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur fait partie du top 15 des transformateurs laitiers mondiaux, en plus d’être l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers aux secteurs industriels, de la vente au détail et de la restauration.
Fondée en 1938, elle est la plus grande coopérative laitière du Canada et une source de fierté pour près de 3 000 membres et près de 7 500 employés. Agropur exploite 23 usines au Canada et sept aux États-Unis, où elle est structurée en société privée. Au total, Agropur a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 8,2 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2023 en transformant plus de 6,6 milliards de litres (15 milliards de livres) de lait.
Les membres et les employés de la Coopérative travaillent ensemble chaque jour à la réalisation d'une vision commune, « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde », qui vise le développement économique et social de leurs communautés dans le respect de l'environnement et du bien-être des animaux.
About Agropur
Agropur is a top 15 global dairy processor and a leading supplier of dairy products to the industrial, retail and food service sectors.
Founded in 1938, it’s Canada’s largest dairy cooperative and a source of pride to nearly 3,000 members and close to 7,500 employees. Agropur operates 23 plants in Canada and seven in the United States, where it is organized as a private company. In total, Agropur generated more than CAN$8.2 billion in sales in 2023 while processing more than 6.6 billion litres (15 billion pounds) of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work together every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.