Experienced Associate Labour and Employment Lawyer – Pink Larkin

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Maternity and parental leave benefits

Annual fitness incentive

Professional development budget

Job summary

Pink Larkin in Halifax is seeking an energetic 3-5 year call Associate to join our Labour and Employment practice. You will own files, advise unions and individual employees on strategy, and work closely with senior lawyers for mentorship and exposure to complex matters.

The role offers meaningful growth within a dynamic team, with a generous professional development budget for conferences and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of call in Labour & Employment
• Strong advocacy skills to handle complex matters
• Ability to manage files independently with mentorship available

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned labour and employment files
• Advise unions and individual employees on strategy and options
• Collaborate with senior lawyers for mentorship and complex file work

Skills

Advocacy skills

Independent file management

Unions & employee advisement

Job description

Experienced Associate Labour and Employment Lawyer – Pink Larkin

• November 9, 2026

Pink Larkin is a boutique dispute resolution law firm with offices in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We are a welcoming, progressive team, that values collaboration, community, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

We are looking for an energetic 3-5 year of call associate lawyer to join our labour and employment practice in Halifax. The ideal candidate has strong advocacy skills and a dedication to developing a robust labour and employment practice. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your files and should expect significant opportunity to independently manage labour and employment matters, including advising unions and individual employee clients regarding case strategy. You’ll also have opportunities to work closely with senior lawyers, gaining mentorship and exposure to sophisticated and complex file work. This position offers meaningful opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic team, supported by a generous professional development budget for conferences and lifelong learning.

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a performance-based financial bonus framework. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes medical and dental coverage, supplementary benefits for illness, injury, maternity and parental leave, an annual fitness incentive, and other perks designed to support your health and well-being.

Pink Larkin is committed to employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

While we appreciate all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.