EY Law - Employment Lawyer - Toronto & Montreal

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Toronto seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer. You will provide legal advice on employment law issues, draft contracts, and represent clients in litigation. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience and fluent in both French and English. A competitive compensation package with flexible benefits will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Support and coaching

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience as an Employment Lawyer.
• Bilingual in French and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employment law issues.
• Draft and review employment contracts and workplace policies.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Employment law knowledge

Education

Called to the bar in Quebec

Job description

Location: Toronto

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As an Employment Lawyer at EY Law, you will be instrumental in providing expert legal advice on complex labour and employment law matters in Canada. Our EY teams support clients through every phase of their business journey, from day-to-day employment issues, assisting them in navigating the legal intricacies associated with workforce management during restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and various forms of business transformation and advising on employment litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of employment law issues, including compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations, including discipline and investigations with a particular focus on Quebec businesses.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies and termination letters to ensure legal compliance and protect client interests.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation in court or at various administrative tribunals. Prepare all litigation materials including pleadings, motions, mediation, pre-trial briefs and other trial/hearing preparation materials.
• Assist and work with the mergers and acquisitions team on the employment law matters that arise during the due diligence processes and draft key employee and founder agreements in the context of such transactions, whether on the seller or purchaser side.
• Team with multi disciplinary EY colleagues in immigration, rewards, mobility and corporate law to provide Canadian and global clients with expert employment law advice for all their employee matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients. Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with law society obligations and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with EY colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. Stay updated on changes in employment law and regulations to provide timely advice and training to clients.

Requirements

• Called to the bar in the province of Quebec; common law experience in other provinces is an asset. 4+ years of relevant experience as an Employment Lawyer
• This role involves interaction with clients and internal business partners operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

What We Offer:

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture built on high-performance teaming, where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.