Legal Counsel – Labour and Employment Law

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Saint-Aubert, QC, CAN
In-Office
101K-126K Annually
Senior level
Food • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provide labour and employment legal advice across Canada and the US, represent the cooperative in litigation and arbitration, support collective bargaining, draft policies and agreements, manage external counsel, deliver training, and handle related compliance matters.
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Job Type:Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.


At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.


Reporting to the Manager Labor Law, Milk Regulation and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal support to the Human Capital team and other Agropur business units on a wide range of strategic matters related to labour and employment law, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy protection, and other related areas.This role supports Agropur’s operations across Canada and the United States.


A context that allows you to maximize your impact:

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
  • Flexible remote work options;
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
  • Employee assistance program;
  • Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
  • Pension plan with company contributions;
  • Annual bonus plan;
  • Salary scale 006: $100,600 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

Where you will drive value:

  • Act as a strategic advisor to the cooperative’s decision-making bodies within their area of expertise;
  • Provide legal advice and opinions on various matters and strategic initiatives;
  • Represent the cooperative in various litigation matters, including before grievance arbitrators, the Administrative Labour Tribunal, and other bodies;
  • Advise teams involved in collective agreement negotiations;
  • Develop and deliver training on various labour and employment law topics;
  • Draft and review agreements, releases, corporate policies, and other legal documents;
  • Oversee and manage litigation files handled by external law firms;
  • Perform any other related duties associated with the position.

What will enable you to have an impact:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law;
  • Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in labour and employment law, human rights, and occupational health and safety;
  • Experience in litigation an asset (grievance, employment injury)
  • Client-oriented approach;
  • Ability to influence;
  • Strong teamwork skills;
  • Ability to independently manage multiple files simultaneously;
  • Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written (English is used regularly to work with colleagues and external partners outside Quebec and in the United States);
  • Ability to conduct research using legal databases;
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Ability to travel occasionally to certain sites, primarily within Quebec.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.


    Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

    In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Law
    • Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in labour and employment law, human rights, and occupational health and safety
    • Experience in litigation (grievance, employment injury)
    • Client-oriented approach
    • Ability to influence
    • Strong teamwork skills
    • Ability to independently manage multiple files simultaneously
    • Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written
    • Ability to conduct research using legal databases
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Ability to travel occasionally to certain sites, primarily within Quebec

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    The Company
    HQ: Longueuil
    7,350 Employees
    Year Founded: 1938

    What We Do

    Agropur is a leading North American dairy cooperative that processes milk into a wide range of products, including cheese, butter, and cream, for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors.

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