Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Associate

Davies Ward Phlips Vneberg LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Associate to join its dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support on employer-side representation, including drafting employment agreements, advising on compensation plans, and handling workplace misconduct investigations. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of Ontario and federal employment law. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, while making a significant impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in high-calibre employment law practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment matters and draft agreements.
• Participate in mediations and provide legal opinions on human rights.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Knowledge of Ontario Employment Law

Knowledge of Federal Employment Law

Education

Strong Academic Record

Membership in the Ontario Bar

Job description

Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Associate

As a Davies lawyer, you will be a full group participant from day one, involved in all aspects of employer-side representation. This includes providing advice and guidance on strategic human resources matters such as drafting executive employment agreements, reviewing, revising and advising on executive compensation plans and employee incentive arrangements; drafting pleadings before administrative tribunals and civil courts; advising on investigations of allegations regarding workplace misconduct; participating in mediations and other settlement meetings; providing legal opinions, including on human rights issues; and working closely with the Corporate practice lawyers on employee matters arising from commercial transactions, such as performing due diligence, attending on diligence, deal and underwriting calls and providing input on purchase agreements. Experience with pension law matters would be an asset.

Interested candidates should have a strong academic record with excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in a similar high-calibre employment law practice, a commitment to exceeding client expectations, a collaborative team-player attitude and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of Ontario and federal employment law and membership in the Ontario Bar are essential.

To apply, please submit your materials, in complete confidence, to [e-mail]. Your application should include your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts, scanned into one PDF (not uploaded as separate attachments). Please quote reference number Law-050 in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.