Employment Lawyer

Vanguard Law; Ontario; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer for a remote role in Ontario. Responsibilities include advising clients on contracts, handling labour disputes, and representing clients in court. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Labour and Employment Law and a Juris Doctor degree. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $200,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment contracts
• Handle labour disputes
• Represent clients in court
• Draft legal documents
• Conduct legal research
• Participate in courtroom trials
• Conduct workplace investigations and training sessions

Skills

Expertise in Law and Labour and Employment Law

Experience with Employment Contracts and Labour Disputes

Proficiency in representing clients in court

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience in conducting workplace investigations and compliance audits

Ability to work remote

Education

Bachelor's or Juris Doctor degree in Law

Job description

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Vanguard Law is a remote-first boutique firm offering comprehensive employment, labour, and human rights counsel across Ontario. We represent both workers and employers (but mostly plaintiff side), giving us dual-perspective insight to sharpen our strategy. Our services include wrongful and constructive dismissal cases, policy drafting, workplace investigations, and defending claims before courts and tribunals. Our remote accessibility, clear advice, and quick response pledge make us a trusted partner for fair power dynamics and compliance.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for an Employment Lawyer. The Employment Lawyer will be responsible for advising clients on employment contracts, handling labour disputes, representing clients in court, and providing legal counsel on labour and employment law. Day-to-day tasks include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, participating in courtroom trials, and conducting workplace investigations and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law and Labour and Employment Law
• Experience with Employment Contracts and Labour Disputes
• Proficiency in representing clients in court
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in conducting workplace investigations and compliance audits
• Ability to work remote
• Bachelor's or Juris Doctor degree in Law

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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