Lawyer Profile
Rebecca Saturley
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Rebecca is a partner in the firm’s Labour and Employment Group. She has extensive experience advising employers on all labour, human rights and employment matters, particularly in unionized environments. Her work has included strategic advice and advocacy related to certification applications, collective bargaining, occupational health and safety (including drug and alcohol policies) and employment contracts and policies. Rebecca regularly acts for employers at grievance and interest arbitration and all steps of the human rights process, including responding to complaints, mediation, investigations and board of inquiry. She also conducts workplace investigations.
Rebecca is also the Chief People & Culture Officer at Stewart McKelvey, where she leads the Firm’s people strategy and works closely with senior leadership to strengthen culture, engagement, and alignment with the Firm’s values and business objectives. Her role extends beyond traditional HR, focusing on building an inclusive, high-performing workplace that supports long-term growth and a strong employee experience.
Rebecca brings a practical, business-minded approach to both her leadership role and her legal practice, recognizing that people decisions are inseparable from organizational performance and risk management. She is particularly engaged in initiatives related to culture and values, talent development and retention, employee well-being, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an emphasis on aligning people strategy with the Firm’s broader goals.
University of New Brunswick, LLB, 1996 Memorial University of Newfoundland, BA, 1992
Chambers and Partners Canada 2022-2025 Employment & Labour – Atlantic Canada, Band 2 lawyer
Best Lawyers Labour and Employment Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax, 2022, 2025
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1997 (NS); 2000 (ON)