Employment Lawyer

recruitometry; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide strategic legal counsel to employer clients on various employment and labour matters. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, represent clients in litigation, and collaborate within a team while mentoring junior lawyers. Key responsibilities include drafting agreements, advising on compliance, and conducting workplace training.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of post-call experience in employment and labour law.
• Proven experience advising and representing employer clients.
• Ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and risk management support on employment law.
• Represent clients in employment litigation and negotiations.
• Draft and review employment agreements and workplace policies.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client service orientation

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Licensed with Law Society of Ontario

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our Employment & Labour Law Group. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal counsel to a broad base of employer clients across a wide range of employment and labour matters. You will manage your own caseload, provide day-to-day client advice, and represent clients in negotiations and before courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and risk management support to employers on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, discipline, termination, and policy development.
2. Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and termination packages.
3. Represent clients in employment litigation matters such as wrongful and constructive dismissal claims, human rights complaints, and employment standards disputes.
4. Advise on compliance with workplace legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
5. Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and administrative bodies including the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
6. Assist employer clients with workplace investigations and collective bargaining (if applicable).
7. Develop and deliver workplace training sessions and seminars for clients.
8. Work collaboratively within a team environment, including mentoring junior lawyers and supporting the firm's marketing and business development initiatives.

Qualifications:

1. 5-8 years of post-call experience in employment and labour law.
2. Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
3. Proven experience advising and representing employer clients.
4. Strong litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong business acumen and client service orientation.
8. Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset but not required.

Key Skills: