Labor & Employment Lawyer, Ontario

Axiom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to advise business clients and HR teams on various legal matters, focusing on employment and labor law. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a strong understanding of corporate policies, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits in the alternative legal services marketplace, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in employment and labor law.
• Active membership with Law Society of Ontario.
• Experience with complex projects and HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and HR teams on corporate policies.
• Maintain relationships with business partners.
• Conduct investigations and develop employment handbooks.

Skills

Client Counseling

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Membership in Law Society of Ontario

Job description

• Work with and advise business clients and HR teams directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications :

• At least 8+ years of experience counseling clients on employment and labor law issues, conducting investigations, drafting responses to administrative charges, handling reductions in force, and developing and implementing employment handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
• Experience taking on complex projects.
• Experience working with HR teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation, Benefits & Location :

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.