Associate Lawyer, Labour & Employment – Stewart McKelvey

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart McKelvey in Halifax is seeking a Labour & Employment Associate to join our expanding team. We seek 3–5 years of Labour & Employment experience to advise provincial, national or international clients on employment, labour, investigations, human rights, and health & safety matters.

The role offers a partnership-track path with opportunities for client development and contribution to a collaborative culture in Atlantic Canada’s largest Labour & Employment group.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Labour & Employment Law experience.
• Experience in Employment and Labour law, workplace investigations, human rights, OSH, and pensions/benefits.
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in client development and growth of the Labour & Employment practice.
• Contribute to the culture and collaborative environment of the firm.

Skills

Labour law

Employment law

Workplace investigations

Human rights

Occupational safety

Pensions & benefits

Job description

Stewart McKelvey is a large, regional law firm servicing clients throughout Atlantic Canada and across the country. Our lawyers are consistently ranked among the top lawyers in Canada by numerous publications, and we act for some of the most influential companies, boards and families in Canada. We have an entrepreneurial culture where we strive for excellence in providing client service.

The Opportunity:

Stewart McKelvey’s Associate Lawyer team is growing! We are currently recruiting for a Labour & Employment Lawyer to join us in our Halifax office. We have Atlantic Canada’s largest Labour & Employment Group with nationally recognized practitioners in each province.

Our Labour & Employment team advises on all workplace issues for both non-union and unionized clients who are provincial, national or international and are operating in both the private and public sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ Labour & Employment Law experience in the following areas:

• Employment
• Labour
• Workplace investigations
• Human rights
• Occupational health and safety
• Pension and benefits

In addition, the ideal candidate has strong communication skills and can manage multiple client priorities within tight timelines.

This is a partnership track role and, as such, the successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in client development and positively contribute to the culture of the firm.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should provide a resume and cover letter by November 20th, detailing relevant practice experience in order to apply.

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Interested Candidates:

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