Description:
General Counsel, you will take ownership of employment law matters across our global operations, bringing sound judgment and a thoughtful approach to decisions across the entire employee lifecycle. You will work with a very high degree of autonomy (director-level autonomy), and have broad authority with respect to the conduct of your matters. You will also help strengthen the tools and processes that make our approach to the employee lifecycle effective and scalable.
As our Senior Counsel, Employment, you will:
- Advise HR and business leaders across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employment terms, day-to-day employee management (performance and attendance management), discipline, compensation and terminations.
- Draft, review and negotiate employment-related documents, including employment and executive agreements, workplace policies, separation agreements and other arrangements, ensuring they reflect both legal requirements and business objectives.
- Guide sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations, helping stakeholders assess risk, navigate difficult situations and reach well-supported decisions.
- Manage employment disputes and litigation, developing strategy, coordinating with external counsel and pursuing resolutions aligned with Coveo’s interests. We are supportive of our Senior Counsel, Employment leading judicialized cases personally if that is the counsel’s preference.
- Support organizational changes and strategic initiatives, including restructurings, acquisitions, integrations and cross-border employment matters, in partnership with HR, Finance and other stakeholders.
- Anticipate and assess employment law developments across the jurisdictions where Coveo operates, drawing on local counsel where appropriate and translating legal requirements into clear recommendations and practical action.
Here is what will qualify you for the role:
- A law degree and membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec or another Canadian provincial bar.
- At least 5 years of relevant employment law experience, gained in private practice, in-house or a combination of both, with demonstrated ability to independently manage complex and sensitive matters.
- 75% of our company’s employees are located in the Province of Québec. Therefore, strong expertise in Québec employment law, and the judgment to recognize when specialized or local advice, is required.
- This role is directly exposed to Coveo’s executive team. As such, we are looking for an exceptional communicator - someone who has the ability to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable advice, balancing legal risk, business priorities and the employee experience.
- This role requires weekly collaboration with all of Coveo’s departments, and daily collaboration with HR. We are therefore looking for someone with an exceptional ability to work cross-functionally, and someone who has high emotional intelligence and is able to adapt to their audience.
- This role is exposed to very sensitive and delicate matters, sometimes dealing with humans in difficult situations. Empathy, and the ability to navigate difficult personal situations, are requirements.
- Strong French and English communication given the global nature of the role.