Permanent Position – Quebec City or Montréal A new challenge awaits you! Our client, the Syndicat de professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec (SPGQ), represents more than 32,000 members and plays a key role in protecting their working conditions. To support its labour relations team, the SPGQ is seeking a Legal Counsel specialized in labour law, who will provide both representation and legal advice to management and union bodies. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Legal Counsel supports the team of labour relations advisors regarding the application and interpretation of laws, regulations, directives, and procedures mainly related to the workplace. They also interpret and apply relevant collective agreements. The Legal Counsel acts as counsel in arbitration and before the Administrative Labour Tribunal. In this capacity, they interpret and apply relevant collective agreements. They also act as a legal advisor to the Executive Committee and the union's management. Upon request, they provide legal opinions and advice.

Tasks

• Represent SPGQ members before the Administrative Labour Tribunal, the Superior Court, and in grievance arbitration.
• Serve as a resource person primarily for labour relations advisors in the analysis and handling of cases with legal implications.
• Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with and support advisors within the department in carrying out their duties.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions, advice, and other legal documents, such as contracts.
• Provide legal counsel to the Executive Committee.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Advantages

• Salary up to the maximum of the pay scale provided in the SCFP – Local 5367 collective agreement, i.e., $124,570. In addition, a 20% bonus is offered, for a total compensation of up to $149,484.
• Excellent benefits (pension plan, several types of paid leave).
• Five weeks of vacation per year.
• Unionized position.
• A work structure supported by a favourable collective agreement.
• The opportunity to contribute to major issues affecting public sector professionals in Quebec.
• A role that combines legal representation, advisory functions, and collaboration in a dynamic union environment.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec.
• At least five (5) years of experience in labour law and representation before the courts.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and the public sector labour relations environment in Quebec.
• Experience in collective agreement negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Important assets:
• Experience in occupational health and safety law.
• Experience appearing before higher courts.
• Experience in a union environment.

Desired profile

• Strategic vision and thinking.
• Sound judgment and autonomy.
• Ability to handle a wide variety of files effectively.
• Team spirit.
• Action- and performance-oriented.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and research skills; collaborative mindset.
• Excellent writing skills and strong communication abilities.
• Coaching skills.
• Initiative and versatility.
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-management, adaptability, and rigor.