Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Labour & Employment Associate to join their Calgary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with top legal professionals and contribute to a dynamic practice. The firm, known for its global presence, provides expert legal guidance across various industries. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in labour and employment law, with strong communication and drafting skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, mentorship opportunities, and educational incentives for professional development. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Tier one bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness top-up

Educational incentives

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law.
• Qualified to practice law in Canada with excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in employment and labour law matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and handle workplace investigations.

Skills

Labour and Employment Law

Drafting Employment Contracts

Negotiating Contracts

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree

Bar Admission in Canada

Job description

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Our client is a distinguished full-service law firm with a global presence, boasting offices in Canada, the U.K., South Africa, and China. They serve a diverse clientele, providing expert legal guidance across various industries, government sectors, and individual needs. With a team of over 700 lawyers practicing both domestically and internationally, the firm is well-equipped to deliver strategic advice and innovative solutions tailored to their clients' objectives.

Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and confident Mid-Level Labour & Employment Associate to join their esteemed Calgary team of legal professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic practice and work alongside some of the industry's top talent.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• 3-5 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law from a reputable national, regional, or boutique firm.
• Demonstrated experience advising and representing employers across various aspects of employment and labour law, including the implications of corporate transactions and reorganizations.
• Experience in labour arbitrations and/or administrative tribunals is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, as well as 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
• Superior communication and drafting skills, with strong 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 professional development
• Mentorship opportunities to foster career growth

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

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we emphasize 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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