Viterra

Senior Legal Counsel

Montreal, QC · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

NegotiationPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsEmployment LawLeadershipCommunication

About the role

This role is critical in leveraging deep knowledge of Bunge's business, structure, and strategy to enhance organizational outcomes and mitigate risk.
Major Opportunities and Decisions: This position regularly faces complex and nuanced legal challenges that often lack clear precedents, requiring deep legal expertise and innovative thinking to navigate and resolve.
The incumbent must identify opportunities to apply legal knowledge and existing methodologies to intricate issues while anticipating changing labour and employment landscapes.

include providing sound legal guidance, managing significant projects, influencing stakeholders, developing internal talent, and achieving results through meticulous standards and a forward‑thinking approach to change.
Anticipate and identify potential internal and external labour and employment legal challenges and regulatory issues, developing and recommending innovative solutions or process improvements to mitigate risk effectively.
Develop and implement legal strategies and best practices for labour and employment, acting as a recognized subject matter expert within the organization.
Oversee and manage external legal spend for labour and employment matters, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with budgetary goals.
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure Bunge's policies, procedures, and practices comply with all relevant Canadian federal and provincial labour and employment laws and regulations.
Provide training on all aspects of the role to business partners, employees, and other stakeholders.
Support special projects and initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence diverse stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in Law (Juris Doctor or LL.B.) from an accredited institution
a Master's degree or specialized certification in labour law is an asset.
Typically 10+ years of progressive post‑call experience in labour and employment law, preferably gained through a combination of private practice and in‑house corporate roles
functional leadership experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.
Expert‑level knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial labour and employment laws, regulations, and relevant jurisprudence.
Proficiency in collective bargaining, arbitration, and dispute‑resolution processes.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical, and actionable business advice.
Lead and participate in substantial legal projects and initiatives related to labour and employment matters, working with a degree of independence and contributing significant influence to project outcomes.

If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to BNA.HR.CA.Accessibility@bunge.com.

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture.

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