Junior Associate

Ontario Bar Association; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Exposure to diverse matters

Career growth

Job summary

Ontario Bar Association in London, Ontario seeks an Associate Lawyer in Labour & Employment with 0–2 years of experience. This role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse range of matters in a collaborative setting.

You will work with experienced counsel to develop practical legal and advocacy skills, handling client meetings, negotiations, and a variety of employment law tasks within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in Ontario and in good standing
• 0–2 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably with labour and employment focus
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proactive, client-focused approach with initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively while progressively developing independence

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing labour and employment matters for employer clients
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, legal opinions, and written submissions
• Draft pleadings, employment contracts, workplace policies, and other legal documents
• Assist with litigation, tribunal proceedings, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution matters
• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients under supervision
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and advocacy matters
• Manage assigned files and deadlines with appropriate supervision and support
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while developing practical advocacy skills

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Team collaboration

Job description

Associate Lawyer – Labour & Employment Law

We are a well-established Ontario-based labour and employment law firm with a diverse client base across a variety of sectors. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Lawyer with 0–2 years of experience to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop their practice in labour and employment law, gain hands-on experience, and work closely with experienced counsel in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a variety of labour and employment law matters on behalf of employer clients.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, legal opinions, and written submissions.
• Draft pleadings, employment contracts, workplace policies, and other legal documents.
• Assist with litigation, tribunal proceedings, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution matters.
• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients under the guidance of senior counsel, as appropriate.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and advocacy matters.
• Manage assigned files and deadlines, with appropriate supervision and support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while developing practical legal and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in Ontario and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 0–2 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably with an interest in labour and employment law.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while progressively developing the ability to manage files independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with London Ontario market.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and hands‑on learning.
• Exposure to a diverse range of labour and employment law matters and clients.
• Opportunities for career growth and long-term professional advancement.