Deputy General Counsel - Employment Law (Canada) (Victoriaville)
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Deputy General Counsel – Employment Law (Canada)
Location: Remote (Canada-based)
Jurisdiction: Canada (Federal & Provincial)
Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week
Department: Legal Guild – Employment Risk & People Infrastructure
Reports To: General Counsel
Position Summary
We’re not hiring legal help—we’re bringing on a founding partner to design the employment systems of a global creative company from scratch. The role is an equity partner. It leads all employment law and workplace legal operations across our Canadian entities, serving as the go‑to partner for legal, HR, and leadership teams.
Equity Compensation Details
- No upfront cash compensation
- Founding partner level equity stake (vesting standard)
- Future token‑based rewards (pending legal approvals)
- Salary activates with revenue‑based milestones
- Remote‑first, async‑native, counsel‑to‑creation model
What You’ll Own
- Employment Law Strategy: Lead employment law design across Canada (federal & provincial), with a focus on Québec, Ontario, and BC
- Policy & Agreements: Draft and maintain compliant, up‑to‑date employment agreements, handbooks, contractor terms, codes of conduct, etc.
- People Ops Partnership: Work directly with HR, Execs, and Ops on hiring frameworks, terminations, accommodations, DEI, and compensation
- Workplace Investigations: Oversee and conduct internal investigations with legal and ethical integrity
- Risk & Compliance: Track provincial changes, lead compliance projects, and advise on how law intersects with growth
- Remote Work & Classification: Advise on contractor vs. employee rules, remote jurisdictional frameworks, and hybrid team structures
- Litigation Oversight: Manage external counsel on any employment disputes, labor board claims, or legal escalations
- Culture‑Legal Bridge: Embed values into legal processes—ensuring policies support innovation, inclusion, and equity
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed to practice law in Canada (Québec Bar or Ontario Bar preferred)
- 8+ years of employment law experience in Canada—ideally a blend of in‑house and firm‑side work
- Strong grasp of multi‑province employment law: contracts, compliance, wrongful dismissal, human rights, investigations
- Experience partnering cross‑functionally with HR, leadership, and operations teams
- Excellent async communication and documentation habits (Notion, Confluence, GDocs, etc.)
- Risk‑aware but growth‑minded; knows how to protect and empower
- Bonus: Fluency in French and experience with Québec employment law
- Bonus: Prior work with creative/tech/media companies or IP‑driven businesses
Compensation
- Equity (Shares): Founding partner‑level equity stake
- Token‑Based Rewards: Potential future token allocation pending compliance
- Future Salary: Activates at revenue milestones
- Remote‑First: Canadian‑based, async‑native, globally integrated team
Our Promise
We want to build infrastructure for creativity, culture, and compliance at scale. We seek a legal partner who sees the law as a tool for progress, not just protection.
If you’re ready to build the employment law backbone of a global IP company—this is your seat at the table.
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