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WestJet Group

Legal Counsel

Calgary, AB, Canada

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Why WestJet:

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview of the role:

WestJet seeks an in-house legal counsel with employment, privacy and commercial law experience to join our dynamic, high-performing legal team.

You will work alongside the Associate General Counsel, Employment & Privacy and assist in providing day-to-day and strategic direction and advice on privacy, human rights, and employment-related legal issues facing the WestJet Group, with secondary support to corporate and commercial legal colleagues. You will mainly work with the People & Culture, Commercial, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology teams assisting with all legal issues, including contract review, policy development, providing regulatory advice, and managing litigation and external counsel. You will act as counsel for WestJet in Canada Labour Code, Canadian Human Rights Act and Air Passenger Protection Regulations proceedings.

You will continue to strengthen an efficient and effective partnership between various business units and the legal team. You will have passion, positive drive, confidence, and agility and will combine your strong business acumen and strategic legal counsel to partner with other legal team members, all levels of the organization and external legal counsel. You should have a pragmatic and professional approach to challenging legal issues, take initiative, be able to adapt quickly to change and legal ambiguities, be able to establish and meet deadlines, and be a highly motivated, well-rounded self-starter with a high energy level. You should be able to effectively communicate sophisticated advice in a high-volume and fast-paced environment to a variety of our internal clients. In your cover letter, please tell us about a recent interesting case that you think might be valuable to WestJet (limit your thoughts to a paragraph).

Key deliverables include:

Support employment, privacy, commercial, corporate, digital and technology matters at the WestJet Group;
Provide pragmatic and timely advice to various departments and act as legal subject matter expert on cross-functional projects;
Partner with the commercial, IT, regulatory and other business units to advise on the interpretation and application of applicable regulations and the drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of commercial agreements, policies, and procedures with regulatory implications;

Partner with the People & Culture team to provide direction on recruitment, discipline and performance management, terminations, accommodations and disability management, workplace investigations, health and safety, and policy development and implementation;
Perform legal research and draft legal opinions on a variety of legal issues pertaining to employment, commercial, corporate and privacy law;
Act as counsel for WestJet in matters related to PIPEDA , the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canada Labour Code and the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, including preparing and drafting documents and conducting mediations and hearings;
Conduct and/or oversee the handling of employment, privacy and commercial litigation files, including through instruction and management of external counsel;
Represent WestJet in negotiations, mediations and discussions and other dealings with counterparties and governmental agencies;

Provide general legal advice to all areas of WestJet and its affiliates.

Experience & qualifications:

Must be a lawyer with at least 2 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house counsel position and be a member in good standing of the Alberta Bar (or another provincial bar);
Broad base of experience in employment and human rights law, preferably in the federal sector;
Broad base of experience in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings;

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with different departments and management levels across the company;
Proven ability to deal with complex legal issues involving multiple areas of the law and multiple jurisdictions;
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities;
Strong analytical, dispute resolution and problem-solving skills required;
Committed team player who brings humour and humility to the job;

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we’re a great fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

Our safety promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent@westjet.com.

We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.

If you wish to withdraw your application or request that your personal information be deleted, please contact us at talent@westjet.com.

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Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice on employment, privacy, and commercial matters while managing litigation and regulatory proceedings. They will partner with various business units to draft agreements, develop policies, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Requirements

Candidates must be a lawyer with at least 2 years of experience and be a member in good standing of the Alberta Bar or another provincial bar. The role requires broad experience in employment, human rights, and commercial law, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Skills

Employment law
Privacy law
Commercial law
Contract review
Policy development
Regulatory advice
Litigation management
Legal research
Legal opinions
Dispute resolution
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Negotiation

Benefits

Travel privileges
Savings programs
Benefit programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Legal Counsel
Employment Law
Privacy Law
Commercial Law
Canada Labour Code
Canadian Human Rights Act
PIPEDA
Litigation
Regulatory Compliance
Contract Negotiation
Policy Development
Dispute Resolution
Alberta Bar
In-house Counsel
Corporate Law
Legal Research
Mediation
Hearings
Human Rights Law
Federal Sector
Business Acumen
Strategic Advice
Risk Management
Legal Team

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