Associate Lawyer – Labour & Employment

Cox & Palmer LLP; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits paid by the

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Cox & Palmer LLP in St. John’s, NL is seeking an Associate Lawyer to join the Labour & Employment practice group.

You will work primarily on management-side labour and employment matters, advising employers across a range of industries on workplace issues, investigations, and compliance. The role requires 5+ years of Labour & Employment experience, strong research and writing skills, and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an accredited law school
• Bar admission in good standing or eligible with the Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
• Demonstrated excellence in client service and communication

Responsibilities

• Support labour relations matters, including grievance arbitrations.
• Advise on terminations, severance, and wrongful or constructive dismissal claims.
• Guide performance management, discipline, and employment standards compliance.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, including harassment and discrimination complaints.
• Respond to human rights complaints and represent employers in related proceedings.
• Advise on occupational health and safety obligations and broader legislative compliance.
• Conduct legal research from inception to resolution.
• Prepare and attend mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.

Skills

Labour law

Employment law

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Bar admission (NL & Labrador)

Job description

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

At Cox & Palmer, we empower great people to provide exceptional services and legal solutions, every time.

About Cox & Palmer:

200 lawyers strong, with over a century of experience serving clients. Cox & Palmer is a full-service regional firm providing advice to individuals and businesses in a broad range of sectors across all major industries.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of services to our clients. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities.

Join Our Labour & Employment Law Team in St. John’s

Our St. John’s, NL office is seeking an Associate Lawyer to join our Labour & Employment practice group. In this role, you will work closely with employers on a broad range of workplace issues, practicing primarily management-side labour and employment law. Our team is excited to welcome you to a role supporting clients across a variety of industries as they navigate complex workplace, human rights, and labour relations matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support labour relations matters, including grievance arbitrations;
• Advise on terminations, severance, and wrongful or constructive dismissal claims;
• Provide guidance on performance management, discipline, and employment standards compliance;
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, including harassment and discrimination complaints;
• Respond to human rights complaints and represent employers in related proceedings
• Advise on occupational health and safety obligations and broader legislative compliance;
• Conduct legal research from inception to resolution;
• Prepare and attend mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.

What You Bring

You are a committed legal professional with 5+ years of Labour & Employment law experience and bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from an accredited law school;
• Membership in good standing, or eligibility, with the Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador;
• Exceptional client service and communication skills;
• Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
• Proven effective client and practice management skills;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively;
• Ability to identify solutions and manage stress;
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and an aptitude for understanding innovating technologies and software;
• A commitment to teamwork, mentorship, and continued professional development.

What We Offer

• The ability to shape and grow your practice within a leading Atlantic Canadian law firm
• A high-performance culture that is fun, friendly, and built on strong relationships
• Meaningful work that allows you to make a real impact on clients’ lives
• Continuous training, mentorship, and learning and development opportunities
• 100% Employer paid premiums for individual and family health & dental benefits;
• This is primarily an in-office position, with flexible work from home options.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).