Employment Associate Lawyer

Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a KBRS Company; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a KBRS Company, is seeking an Employment Associate Lawyer to join a full-service law firm located in downtown Ottawa. This role focuses on providing strategic support and advice on various employment law matters, working collaboratively with senior counsel on litigation.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and 5–7 years of experience in employment law, with strong skills in drafting agreements, advising clients, and managing multiple priorities. Salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $165,000.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of post‑call experience practicing employment law.
• Strong experience advising employers on workplace matters.
• Experience with employment-related disputes, including wrongful dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law matters across various industries.
• Draft and review employment agreements and workplace policies.
• Support employment litigation matters in collaboration with senior counsel.

Skills

Knowledge of employment law frameworks

Drafting and advisory skills

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)

Tools

Legal practice management systems

Job description

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a well-established, full-service law firm in downtown Ottawa to recruit an Employment Associate Lawyer to join their growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated legal professional who is passionate about employment law and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role is primarily focused on providing advice and strategic support to clients across a wide range of employment matters, while working closely with senior counsel on litigation files as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise and support clients across various industries on a wide range of employment law matters, including employment standards, human rights, and occupational health and safety issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and related documentation.
• Provide guidance to clients on employee entitlements, including matters related to termination of employment.
• Support employment litigation matters in collaboration with senior counsel, including preparation for proceedings before courts, arbitration boards, labour boards, and tribunals.
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s corporate team on employment-related issues arising within transactions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business‑focused legal advice.
• Manage files independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, organization, and client service.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
• 5–7 years of post‑call experience practicing employment law in a law firm or in‑house environment.
• Strong experience advising employers on workplace matters and employment‑related risks.
• Experience with employment‑related disputes, including wrongful dismissal, human rights, employment standards, and restrictive covenant matters.

KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong knowledge of employment law frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent drafting and advisory skills, particularly in employment agreements and workplace policies.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems, including document management and billing platforms.

This is a current vacancy; salary range is $125,000 – $165,000.