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NTT Data

Global IT services and consulting provider.

Corporate Counsel-Remote within Canada

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCA$111.9k - CA$167.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and be a member in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
  • Have 1–4 years of legal experience, preferably in employment law, labor law, compliance, litigation, or general corporate practice.
  • Have strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Be able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a practical, business-focused approach to legal issues.
  • Be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day legal support on Canadian employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, workplace policies, employee relations, and terminations.
  • Assist Human Resources and management with workplace investigations and employment-related disputes.
  • Support compliance initiatives, including policy development, training programs, regulatory compliance reviews, and internal investigations.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting employment, privacy, and compliance obligations in Canada.
  • Review, draft, and update employment-related agreements, policies, notices, and other legal documents.
  • Assist with responses to employment claims, government inquiries, and regulatory matters.
  • Support corporate governance and entity management activities for Canadian operations.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare practical guidance for business stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal legal teams, HR professionals, compliance personnel, and business leaders across North America.
  • Assist senior counsel with special projects and other legal matters as assigned.
  • Support the implementation and oversight of compliance programs across Canadian operations, including ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Partner with Privacy, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure adherence to corporate policies and Canadian regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Canadian employment law matters in-house or at a law firm.
  • Familiarity with workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
  • Knowledge of compliance programs, ethics, privacy, or regulatory requirements.
  • French written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working within a large, multinational organization.
  • Experience with a unionized employee population.
  • General familiarity with Canada public sector law (federal and provincial).

About the Company

NTT Data

Global IT services and consulting provider.

NTT DATA is a global IT and business services provider that helps organizations run and transform their technology and operations. It delivers consulting, industry solutions, cloud migration, cybersecurity, data analytics, and managed services to modernize systems and processes. It differentiates itself through its large scale, deep sector expertise in banking, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector, and automotive, and its broad ecosystem of partners with Microsoft, SAP, AWS, and Salesforce. Its goal is to help large enterprises digitally transform and optimize operations at scale using cloud-native approaches and secure IT environments.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1988

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