Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Associate

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as an Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Associate, where you'll engage in diverse legal tasks from drafting employment agreements to advising on workplace misconduct. This role offers the chance to work closely with corporate lawyers on significant transactions, ensuring you gain invaluable experience in a collaborative environment. The firm values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for professionals committed to excellence and client satisfaction. If you have a strong background in employment law and a passion for helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of private practice experience in employment law.
• Strong academic record and commitment to client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Drafting executive employment agreements and compensation plans.
• Providing legal opinions on human rights issues and workplace misconduct.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Employment Law Knowledge

Client Management

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ontario Bar Membership

Job description

Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Associate

Our Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation Group is looking to add to its team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two to four years of relevant private practice experience.

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 diligence calls, deal and underwriting meetings, 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 high-calibre employment law practice, a commitment to exceeding client expectations, a collaborative team-player attitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. 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 or upload your application at this link: Apply-Now.

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

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