Legal Counsel (Litigation)
DayforceDayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.
Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
About the Opportunity
This role supports Dayforce’s Litigation Team, led by Dayforce’s VP AGC (Employment & Litigation), in managing active and potential legal claims (including civil, administrative, and regulatory matters) involving Dayforce. The successful candidate will report directly to Dayforce’s Senior Legal Counsel (Litigation).
This position is suited for a junior lawyer looking to build in-house experience across a broad range of litigation matters. The successful candidate will work closely with Dayforce’s Litigation Team, internal stakeholders, and external counsel to support the full lifecycle of litigation, from early risk assessment through to resolution.
Based in Winnipeg, this role is primarily remote, with periodic in-person collaboration with local colleagues (including Dayforce’s Senior Legal Counsel (Litigation) and VP AGC (Employment & Litigation).
What you’ll get to do
- Support the management of Dayforce’s litigation portfolio;
- Assist with all stages of the litigation lifecycle, including early case assessment, document collection, discovery, and resolution;
- Help manage and respond to subpoenas and other third-party information requests;
- Support the administration of litigation processes, including e-discovery and litigation holds;
- Assist in managing matters involving customer or third-party bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings affecting Dayforce (experience in this area is an asset);
- Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-oriented advice regarding civil litigation and procedural matters;
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure effective and consistent handling of disputes;
- Analyze legal and business issues to contribute to clear, risk-based recommendations; and
- Contribute to the development of internal resources and training on litigation-related topics and risk mitigation.
Skills and Experience We value
- Juris Doctor (JD or equivalent) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials;
- Qualified to practice law in a Canadian jurisdiction; eligibility to practice in Manitoba is preferred;
- 3 to 5 years of post-call experience in civil litigation, gained at a law firm or in-house;
- Working knowledge of civil procedure and litigation processes;
- Experience supporting multiple matters simultaneously, with strong organizational and prioritization skills;
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills;
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential information; and
- Experience with bankruptcy and insolvency matters is considered an asset but not required.
What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy
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Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Proficiency in English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with English-speaking stakeholders, co-workers, managers and/or clients across the world. Further, our back office support teams, including but not limited to Human Resources, are primarily English speaking. Employees need to be able to communicate with these departments in English to appropriately administer their business relationship. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking co-workers, managers, stakeholders and/or clients, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.
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