Employment Lawyer
About the Job:
We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our Employment & Labour Law Group. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal counsel to a broad base of employer clients across a wide range of employment and labour matters. You will manage your own caseload provide day-to-day client advice and represent clients in negotiations and before courts and tribunals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and risk management support to employers on all aspects of employment law including hiring discipline termination and policy development.
- Draft and review employment agreements workplace policies and termination packages.
- Represent clients in employment litigation matters such as wrongful and constructive dismissal claims human rights complaints and employment standards disputes.
- Advise on compliance with workplace legislation including the Employment Standards Act Human Rights Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Represent clients before courts tribunals and administrative bodies including the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
- Assist employer clients with workplace investigations and collective bargaining (if applicable).
- Develop and deliver workplace training sessions and seminars for clients.
- Work collaboratively within a team environment including mentoring junior lawyers and supporting the firms marketing and business development initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 5 8 years of post-call experience in employment and labour law.
- Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Proven experience advising and representing employer clients.
- Strong litigation negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and client service orientation.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset but not required.