Legal Counsel - West
The Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) is a dynamic organization representing over 60,000 members across Canada. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Western legal team, responsible for litigating matters, participating in collective bargaining, and advising union representatives on legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Litigating matters before courts, labour relations boards, grievance arbitrators and other tribunals
- Participating in collective bargaining negotiations and enforcement
- Supporting organizing, jurisdictional, educational and regulatory efforts
- Advising CRC and Local Union representatives on a broad range of legal matters
- Liaising with external organizations including governments, industry partners and other trade unions
Skills
- Members of the bar, or eligible for membership, in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and/or Manitoba
- Passionate about advancing the rights of working people
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal environment
- Demonstrated an interest in labour law and advocacy for workers
- Sound judgment
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to union values
- Litigation and dispute resolution experience
- Experience in construction-related labour law
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 4 weeks/year vacation
- Other paid leave
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