Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Offer guidance and/or ensure representation on NPF Member files.

• Actively advocate for NPF Members in various labor processes.

• Provide legal counsel and direction to the NPF’s Member Services Team.

• Deliver strategic advice and direction to NPF's retained external counsel.

• Advise NPF departmental directors on their daily activities from a legal perspective.

• Offer legal guidance to the NPF as an employer and Not-for-Profit Corporation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.

• Must be a current member in good standing of a provincial or territorial Law Society.

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience.

• Bilingualism is preferred.

• Strong knowledge in key legal areas, especially: labor and employment law, human rights law, and administrative law.

• Familiarity with federal corporate law and/or criminal law is a plus.

• Capability to analyze, research, evaluate, and interpret legal matters.

• Excellent oral and written communication/advocacy skills.

• Proficient in legal research and drafting.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office productivity tools.

• Proficient with legal research platforms such as Westlaw, Quicklaw, CanLII, etc.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive Group Benefit package, including Health Care Spending and Taxable Spending Accounts.

• Group Registered Savings Plan (GRSP) matching program of up to 7%.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A collaborative, passionate, and enjoyable team environment.