Deputy General Counsel - Employment Law (Canada) (Calgary)
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Deputy General Counsel – Employment Law (Canada)
Equity Partner – a role with no upfront cash compensation and founding‑partner‑level equity. Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week. Remote (Canada‑based) and async‑native.
Overview
Lead all employment law and workplace legal operations across Canadian entities. From talent contracts and investigations to compliance and policy, you’ll be the go‑to partner for legal, HR, and leadership teams, ensuring hiring, managing, compensating, and growing talent is done with legal clarity, cultural alignment, and strategic foresight.
What You’ll Own
- Employment Law Strategy – Lead design across Canada (federal & provincial), focusing on Québec, Ontario, and BC
- Policy & Agreements – Draft and maintain compliant, modern 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 law intersecting with growth
- Remote Work & Classification – Advise on contractor vs. employee rules, remote jurisdictional frameworks, and hybrid team structures
- Litigation Oversight – Manage external counsel on employment disputes, labor board claims, or legal escalations
- Culture–Legal Bridge – Embed values into legal processes to 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 – 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; protects and empowers
- 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 allocation pending compliance
- Future salary – activates at revenue milestones
- Remote‑first – Canadian‑based, async‑native, globally integrated team
Our Promise
We build infrastructure for creativity, culture, and compliance at scale. The legal systems we create must be ethical, scalable, and empowering. We seek a partner who sees law as a tool for progress, not just protection.
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