Legal Counsel, Employment Compliance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global athletic leisure brand in their inhouse legal team.  This is a contract role anticipated to be at least 12 months with the potential for extension.

Our client are looking for a seasoned Legal Counsel to drive employment compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, supporting a multi-year mission to modernize time, pay, scheduling, leave, and entitlement processes worldwide.

This pivotal role ensures our policies and practices align seamlessly with local regulations while fostering innovative solutions that empower our global teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and have a passion for shaping compliant, forward-thinking employment strategies, this is your moment to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Deep expertise in employment law, especially wage and hour, scheduling legislation, and leave frameworks.
• Strong legal interpretation skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into clear operational policies.
• Excellent communication abilities to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams and external counsel.
• Proven success in supporting multi-jurisdictional organizations, with a minimum of 5–8+ years of relevant experience.
• A law degree and active bar membership in at least one jurisdiction.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working with enterprise-wide HR technology systems.
• Familiarity with global HR transformation projects.
• Multilingual abilities or experience working across diverse cultural and legal landscapes.
• Previous engagement with change management strategies.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and bar membership.
• 5 to 8+ years supporting employment compliance in international settings.
• Demonstrated success in navigating employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.