Labour and Employment Associate Lawyer

Ruby & Co.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Labour & Employment law firm in Ontario seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to advise employers on workplace issues, represent clients in legal matters, and draft employment contracts. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a flexible hybrid work model.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Mentorship opportunities

Business development opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-call experience in labour and employment law.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on workplace issues and represent clients in legal matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts and workplace policies.
• Provide compliance advice on employment statutes.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Judgment

Education

LL.B. or J.D.

Job description

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Our client is a respected Labour & Employment law firm based in Ontario, known for its deep expertise and practical approach in the field of labour and employment law. Their collaborative team culture encourages mentorship, innovation, and a strong work-life balance. If you’re looking to deepen your practice in a high-performing and collegial environment, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues, including hiring, performance management, termination, accommodations, and workplace policies.
• Represent clients before administrative bodies such as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), and courts at all levels.
• Handle litigation and alternative dispute resolution in employment law matters, including wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, and occupational health and safety.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies, and collective agreements.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and union certification matters.
• Provide compliance advice on Ontario and federal employment statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, and OHSA.
• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting employers and contribute to firm publications, seminars, and training sessions.

Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 5+ years of post-call experience with a focus on labour and/or employment law.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Comfortable managing client files with appropriate supervision and collaborating within a team.
• Experience representing employers is preferred; experience with union-side work will also be considered.

Compensation

This role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, a flexible hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote), and opportunities for mentorship, business development, and advancement within the firm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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