Associate (mid-level) - Employment & Labour Law

Norton Rose Fulbright; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada’s Montréal office seeks a lawyer to join its Employment and Labour Law team. The role focuses on drafting opinions and arguments, advising on workplace issues, and pleading before provincial and federal courts and tribunals.

You will collaborate with a national team across Canada, delivering practical, business‑centred legal solutions. The successful candidate will handle a range of matters, demonstrate fluency in French and English, and thrive in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience representing clients in employment and labour law.
• Experience in workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, employment standards, employment contracts, grievance arbitration and human rights law.
• Advocacy experience is required.
• Demonstrate business acumen and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple files, meet deadlines, and re-prioritize as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure with professionalism and good stress management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, synthesis, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if not all qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Draft opinions and arguments, provide advice on employment and labour issues, and plead before courts.
• Work within the team to handle matters across provincial and federal matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver practical, business‑oriented legal solutions.

Skills

Employment & Labour Law

Job description

4 days per week in office – Montréal Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a lawyer to join the Employment and Labour Law team at its Montreal office.

Our national employment and labour team, with more than 80 lawyers across Canada, represents employers in both the private and public sectors nationwide. The team is based in six key Canadian markets: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City. The team regularly advises on provincial matters as well as leading cases at the federal level. In jurisdictions where the judicial language is both English and French, we provide practical advice and legal representation before the courts, and quasi-judicial and administrative tribunals, in both of Canada’s official languages.

The Role

As a member of this practice group, the successful candidate will be required to draft opinions and arguments, provide advice on various employment and labour law issues, and plead before the various courts.

Skills And Experience Required

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience representing clients in employment and labour law;
• Have experience in workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, employment standards, employment contracts, grievance arbitration and human rights law;
• Have advocacy experience;
• Demonstrate business acumen and an ability to build and maintain lasting trust-based relationships with clients and the team;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple files, meet tight deadlines and re-evaluate priorities as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure while demonstrating professionalism and good stress management;
• Possess excellent communication, analytical, synthesis, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrate autonomy, initiative, thoroughness and a strong attention to detail;
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals and to work within an established Canadian law firm that is a member firm of an international legal practice.

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

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