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Senior Counsel - TELUS Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team

Location: 

Vancouver, BC, CA Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA Montréal, QC, CA

Req ID:  43266
Jobs by Category:  People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs
Job Function:  Legal
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

Description

 

Are you ready to create better business outcomes with your legal skills and creativity?

 

Join our team

 

The in-house TELUS & Regulatory Affairs team provides world-class, innovative solutions to the TELUS group of companies. Our scope of work is broad and diverse and includes employment law, contract and commercial law, regulatory law, commercial litigation, privacy law, intellectual property law, real estate and environmental law, securities law, pensions, financing, mergers and acquisitions and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for customers and team members.

 

Our team has been consistently recognized as a leading in-house legal team in Canada and recently won the 2021 CGCA Baker McKenzie Innovation Award and the 2024 CGCA Blakes Judy L. Wilson Diversity Award.

 

Here's the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

 

We are seeking a dynamic and business-savvy lawyer, with a minimum of 8 years of post call experience, to join our Employment and Accessibility Law Team as Senior Counsel. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your employment law background to support TELUS and its various business units, including the People & Culture team, on all aspects of employment law matters. You will primarily focus on providing legal advice and guidance in respect of the non-unionized workforce at TELUS Communications and its subsidiaries, such as TELUS Health, TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods, and TELUS Security. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various dynamic and growing industries, both national and internationally.

 

Here’s how

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to: be a part of one of Canada’s leading in-house legal teams; join an innovative and leading Canadian company with global operations; gain exposure to legal issues across TELUS’ diverse range of business groups including telecommunications, health, and security; learn and develop as a lawyer and trusted business partner; and engage in a broad and challenging legal portfolio.

 

The Employment Law and Accessibility team is very collaborative and we work cross-functionally with other members of the TELUS Legal & Regulatory team and across the organization. We offer many opportunities for both formal and informal mentorship and development.

 

 

Qualifications

 

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

 

  • A minimum of 8 years experience post-call to the Bar at a law firm or company, with a focus on employment law
  • Experience or interest in accessibility law would be an asset
  • Drive to understand and proactively contribute to business objectives, and to work collaboratively and creatively with other lawyers and clients
  • Strong legal and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate legal advice effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to focus on critical goals and strive for superior results
  • Recognized for your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities
  • Personable, and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues and sophisticated clients
  • Bar membership in any Canadian province

 

#LI-Remote 
 
Salary Range:  $130,000-$194,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  30%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​

We are honoured to be recognized

82%
2023 engagement score

140,000+
Team members worldwide

12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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