Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm seeks a Mid-Level Labour & Employment Associate to join their Calgary office. The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of experience in labour law, with strong drafting and communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Tier one bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Educational incentives

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' post-call experience in labour and employment law.
• Qualified to practice law in Canada.
• Proficient in drafting employment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers on employment and labour law matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts.
• Familiarity with labour arbitrations and administrative tribunals.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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As one of Canada’s premier business law firms, our client consistently delivers outstanding legal services to leading businesses both domestically and internationally. They boast a team of talented lawyers and business advisors who are deeply engaged in their practice areas and the industries they serve. This group of independent thinkers collaborates to offer a comprehensive and cohesive approach, ensuring clients receive the best legal counsel while effectively navigating market risks. Recognized as a leading national law firm, they have also been consistently acknowledged as one of Canada’s top employers.

Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and confident Mid-Level Labour & Employment Associate to join their esteemed Calgary team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant practice while collaborating with some of the industry's leading professionals.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• 2-5 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law from a reputable national, regional, or boutique firm.
• Proven experience advising and representing employers on various employment and labour law matters, including corporate transactions and reorganizations.
• Experience with labour arbitrations and/or administrative tribunals is a plus.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, with knowledge of executive compensation, workers’ compensation, pay equity, and employment equity.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety prosecutions, human rights issues, employment standards, privacy matters, terminations, layoffs, and workplace investigations.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong communication and drafting skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Qualified to practice law in Canada.

What Our Client is Offering:

• Tier one bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including an additional health and wellness top-up.
• Educational incentives to support ongoing professional development.
• Mentorship opportunities to promote career advancement.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and transcripts in confidence to Stacy Cowan at [e-mail].

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality throughout our recruitment process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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