Associate Lawyer

BJRC Recruiting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a plaintiff-side litigation firm with a strong reputation in disability and employment law, seeks an Associate Lawyer (3-5 years' call) to join its Labour & Employment group in midtown Toronto. A hybrid environment requires roughly one day per week in the office.

You will manage plaintiff-side labour and employment matters, advocate for employees, and handle files from intake through resolution. Ontario bar in good standing; portable book of business not required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of plaintiff-side labour and employment law experience.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in growing an established practice.
• Ability to independently manage a busy caseload while collaborating within a team.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of plaintiff-side labour and employment matters from intake through resolution.
• Advocate for employees in wrongful dismissal, human rights, workplace disputes, and related litigation.
• Handle files from initial consultation through negotiation, mediation, and litigation where required.
• Work closely with a junior associate and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver compassionate, strategic legal advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a highly supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help expand the firm's labour and employment practice.

Skills

Labour & Employment Law

Litigation

Client Management

Business Development

Job description

Our client is a plaintiff-side litigation firm with a strong reputation in the disability and employment law space. Recognized for its commitment to advocating for employees, the firm is seeking an experienced Associate Lawyer (3-5 years' call) to join its growing Labour & Employment group.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into an established practice while playing a meaningful role in its continued growth. The office is conveniently located in midtown Toronto, close to public transit, with a flexible hybrid environment requiring approximately one day per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of plaintiff-side labour and employment matters from intake through resolution.
• Advocate for employees in wrongful dismissal, human rights, workplace disputes, and related litigation.
• Handle files from initial consultation through negotiation, mediation, and litigation where required.
• Work closely with a junior associate and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver compassionate, strategic legal advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a highly supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help expand the firm's labour and employment practice.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of plaintiff-side labour and employment law experience.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in helping grow an established practice.
• Ability to independently manage a busy caseload while working collaboratively within a team.
• Portable book of business is not required.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive base salary, plus bonus opportunity.
• Contingency-based practice with the opportunity to earn a percentage of successful files in addition to base compensation.
• No billable hour targets - performance is measured by achieving excellent outcomes for clients rather than recording hours.
• Established practice with strong referral sources and an existing junior associate in place.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with minimal in-office expectations.