Overview Term Duration (in Months)Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)05/31/2026Worker TypePermanentLanguage(s) RequiredBilingual (English and French)Term Duration (in Months)Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position): $119,935 - $162,265Why FCC?At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programsPurpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the worldGrowth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thriveHybrid work optionsHow You’ll Make An Impact Leverage your expertise in employment and HR law as well as employment and civil litigation to provide trusted legal advice and insights that support FCC’s business and its mandate as a Canadian Crown corporation.As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll advise leaders on complex legal matters, help manage legal risk and contribute to sound decision-making across the organization.If you’re a collaborative, strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic, commercially oriented environment and is motivated by providing practical, solutions-focused legal advice, this might be the role for you.What You’ll DoProvide legal advice to senior leaders and staff on a broad range of employment and HR matters, including the interpretation and application of the Canada Labour Code, supporting workplace investigations as required and employment litigationIndependently manage civil litigation mattersSupervise outside counselInterpret statutes, interpret and draft internal policies, contracts and other legal documents to support compliant and effective business decisionsDevelop and support corporate HR policies, processes, training and tools (including those related to workplace investigations) to ensure legal information is accessible and consistently appliedBuild and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, external counsel and counterparts at other Crown corporationsRequired Qualifications What you’ll bring to the teamA Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).Minimum five years of experience in a corporate legal function and/or private practiceStrong knowledge of HR, employment and litigation law within a Canadian context, including the Canada Labour Code and experience conducting workplace investigationsProven ability to exercise sound judgment and provide practical, risk-informed legal adviceEligibility and good standing to practice law in CanadaAdvanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French)Preferred QualificationsExperience working within a Crown corporation or public sector environmentNot sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.You belong here At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:Indigenous PeoplesMembers of visible minority groupsPersons with disabilitiesWomenAccessibility and accommodations To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.#J-18808-Ljbffr