Senior Manager & Legal Counsel, Employment Law & Litigation

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Legal Counsel, Employment Law & Litigation | Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Toronto)

Join a world-class global investor and help shape the future of a premier Enterprise Legal Services team.

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is seeking a collaborative and strategic Employment & Litigation Lawyer (4–6 years’ experience) to join our Toronto-based team. This is a high-impact role acting as a key advisor to our People & Culture team while gaining exposure to global, cross-border disputes across our offices in London, Singapore, New York, and beyond.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law & Litigation, you will be the point person for Canadian labour and employment matters. You will balance independent file management of straightforward litigation with high-level partnership on complex, high-risk, or strategically sensitive global projects.

What You’ll Do

Canadian Labour & Employment (Primary Focus)

• Strategic Advisory: Provide practical, business-oriented advice on terminations, performance management, accommodations, and workplace investigations.

• File Management: Independently lead routine and moderately complex employment matters from demand through resolution.

• Labor Relations: Support collective bargaining preparation, grievance management, and arbitration.

• Compliance & Policy: Draft and update internal policies and monitor legislative shifts (Ontario/Canada) to keep the business ahead of the curve.

• Immigration: Oversee Canadian and global immigration matters in coordination with external counsel.

Litigation & Risk Management

• Civil Litigation: Manage straightforward civil and employment litigation files, including oversight of external counsel.

• Pension Support: Assist in managing pension-related disputes and recovery matters.

• Operational Excellence: Implement legal holds, oversee document preservation, and track litigation budgets.

Who You Are

• Qualified: 4–6 years of progressive labour, employment, and civil litigation experience (In-house or Private Practice).

• Legal Expert: Strong grounding in Ontario employment law and litigation procedure; called to the Bar of Ontario in good standing.

• Solution-Oriented: You have the "business grit" to assess risk and provide actionable guidance rather than just legal theory.

• Accountable: You take extreme ownership over your files and know exactly when to escalate complex or novel issues.

• Communicator: You can translate "legalese" into clear strategy for stakeholders across People & Culture, Privacy, and Communications.

What OTPP Offers

We believe in investing in our people as much as we invest in the fund. Our "Total Rewards" package includes:

• Stability & Growth: Access to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and professional development mentorship.

• Flexibility: A hybrid work environment plus a Flexible Travel Program (work abroad for up to a month per year).

• Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid coverage from day one.

• Inclusive Culture: Active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

How to Apply

Ready to elevate your career with a global leader? Please submit your application through our online portal.

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