Employment Lawyer Associate

Employment Lawyer (510 Year Call) Track to Partnership

Location:Golden Horseshoe Area Ontario

Firm: Confidential

Department: Employment & Labour Law Group

Reports To: Practice Group Leader Employment & Labour Law

Status: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a respected 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.

Key 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.
• Be comfortable withbusiness development (BD)and managing client relationships includingcorporate client experience.

Qualifications:

• 510 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.
• Comfortable with business development and managing corporate client relationships.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset but not required.

Why Join Us

• Established Reputation: Join one of the most respected law firms in the region.
• Career Development: Enjoy a collegial and respectful workplace culture with an emphasis onprofessional developmentandmentorship.
• Client-Facing Opportunities: Work closely with clients including the opportunity tomanage your own book of business.
• Work-Life Balance: We value our lawyers well-being and offer a supportive environment that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation & Benefits:Market competitive salary performance-based bonuses extended health benefits RRSP matching after one year and a hybrid work model.
• Growth Opportunities: Opportunity for growth within the firm with potentialpartnership trackfor the right candidate.

To Apply:

If you are an ambitious and dedicated Employment Lawyer looking for an opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment we encourage you to apply. Please apply direct or send your resume and a brief description to