Associate Lawyer, Labour & Employment – Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP, a Halifax-based law firm, is seeking a Labour & Employment Associate Lawyer to join the Halifax office on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will handle labour-related matters across various sectors, advise on compliance, disputes, and collective bargaining, and support clients with professional, practical legal guidance.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible to practice in Nova Scotia and possess strong organizational and client-service skills.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• Ability to obtain practicing status in Nova Scotia.
• Highly motivated and organized with labour practice experience and commitment to top-tier client service.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on labour law, disputes, arbitrations, negotiations, policies, and collective agreements.
• Representing clients in collective bargaining, arbitrations, mediations, labour-board proceedings, and court litigation.
• Conducting legal research and staying current on labour legislation and regulatory changes.
• Developing effective legal strategies with colleagues to meet client needs.
• Ensuring proper file management, client communication, and time/billing compliance.

Skills

Labour law experience

Client service orientation

Education

Bar admission in Canada

Job description

• November 12, 2026

Building your legal practice at Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP (BWB) means more than just starting a new job.

It means being part of a team that values integrity, excellence, respect, and collaboration.

Our inclusive work environment fosters a positive workplace culture where our team members feel welcomed and engaged, and can have a sense of pride in the work that they do every day.

In addition to working with an incredible team of lawyers and administrative professionals at one of Halifax's leading law firms, our lawyers receive a number of benefits and perks including:

• A competitive compensation package;
• Paid parking or transit pass;
• Focus on work-life balance where taking paid time-off is not only offered, but also encouraged;
• A "Dress for your Day" policy;
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development;
• Working in a modern office space in the heart of downtown Halifax; and,
• Regular team-building activities and social events.

If you are looking for a career opportunity where you will feel respected and supported, while continuing to learn and grow professionally, a role at BWB may be the perfect next step!

The Labour and Employment Practice Group at Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP is growing!

BWB is currently recruiting for a Labour & Employment Associate Lawyer to join the firm on a full-time, permanent basis, working from the firm’s Halifax, NS office.

The Opportunity:

As an Associate Lawyer within BWB's Labour and Employment Group, the successful candidate will work on a variety of labour-related files, while supporting clients in various sectors and industries. In particular, our new Associate Lawyer will be responsible for the following:

• Providing legal advice to clients on matters pertaining to complying with labour legislation, labour disputes, arbitrations, negotiations, workplace policies, collective agreements, and other related legal matters & proceedings;
• Representing clients throughout the collective bargaining process, and during arbitration hearings, mediations, labour board proceedings, and court litigation;
• Conducting legal research, and staying current on all labour legislation and any relevant changes;
• Working with other lawyers to develop effective legal strategies to ensure clients’ needs are not only met, but exceeded with every interaction; and,
• Collaborating with other members of the firm to ensure practice management requirements, including but not limited to proper client communication, file management, and time & billing practices, are completed to the firm’s standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

If you are a highly motivated and organized lawyer with labour practice experience and a commitment to providing top-tier client service, we want to hear from you! All candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian law society with the ability to obtain practicing status in Nova Scotia.

BWB's Commitment to Inclusion:

At BWB you will find a team that understands the importance of developing a diverse workforce, and maintaining an environment focused on equity and inclusion.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome at the firm and can be themselves at work.

We continually work to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, and that all applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and consideration for any position for which they are interested and qualified.

Should you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please advise Nick Sacre, Senior Human Resources Manager at [e-mail]