Full-Time

Lawyer

Updated on 9/16/2026

People Corporation

People Corporation

501-1,000 employees

Group benefits, retirement, HR solutions provider

Compensation Overview

CA$100k - CA$110k/yr

Remote in Canada

Remote

Remote within the listed Canadian provinces; employees may work abroad for one month per year.

Category
Legal (1)

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Requirements
  • Be licensed as a lawyer by a Canadian Law Society for at least two years.
  • Manage a high volume of legal cases and prioritize effectively.
  • Demonstrate empathy and active listening with clients.
  • Communicate clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences.
  • Be resourceful and solution-oriented.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and support teamwork.
  • Be proficient in spoken and written French and English.
Responsibilities
  • Provide personalized remote legal consultations across various fields of law, including residential leasing, real estate, immigration, administrative law, criminal law, university law, and labor law.
  • Prepare cases for litigation through factual and legal analysis, evidence review, procedure drafting, and representation strategy development.
  • Support the legal team in representing clients before civil courts and administrative bodies, including university disciplinary committees, Landlord Tenant Boards, and Small Claims Courts.
  • Analyze legal files and client situations to assess rights, obligations, and options.
  • Advise clients throughout the legal process by explaining issues, next steps, and possible options.
  • Evaluate the likelihood of success of potential legal actions and offer realistic, client-tailored solutions.
  • Track deadlines and procedural obligations rigorously.
  • Collaborate with the legal team to ensure a cohesive approach.
  • Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes in relevant areas of law.
  • Occasionally participate in hearings by preparing client testimony, presenting evidence, conducting examinations, presenting arguments, and negotiating settlements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Being licensed by the Quebec Bar.

People Corporation delivers group benefits, group retirement, and HR solutions to Canadian organizations. It designs, funds, and administers group benefits; manages group retirement and investment programs; and offers HRIS software, engagement and compensation consulting, executive search, recruitment support, health and wellness services, and disability management. The company uses a mix of in-house consultants and independent advisors to tailor and implement solutions through a nationwide network of offices. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, tailored people solutions for Canadian organizations and to grow its national footprint through acquisitions and strong client service.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Winnipeg, Canada

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisitions still add clients, products, and broker relationships across Canada.
  • Goldman Sachs ownership supplies capital for more rollups and platform upgrades.
  • National demand for outsourced benefits administration supports recurring service revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of many acquired firms can dilute service quality and margins.
  • A Goldman Sachs exit through sale or IPO can disrupt strategy and leadership.
  • Rising competition from Mercer, Aon, and HUB International pressures pricing and retention.

What makes People Corporation unique

  • Goldman Sachs bought People Corporation in 2020, backing aggressive acquisition-led expansion.
  • It serves Canadian employers through benefits, retirement, and HR solutions nationwide.
  • Its advisor network and 60-plus offices create dense local distribution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
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