Legal Counsel, Employment Litigation

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal team in Toronto is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a focus on employment law litigation. The role involves managing external counsel and advising internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have Bay Street firm experience and strong strategic skills. This position offers the chance to work on complex legal matters while ensuring a better work-life balance than traditional private practice.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of legal experience, ideally in a Bay Street firm.
• Experience managing external counsel.
• Ability to handle matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage external counsel for various legal matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills

Employment law litigation

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Job description

Toronto, 3-5 years

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team, with a primary focus on employment law litigation. This role involves managing external counsel, advising internal stakeholders with both legal and business insight, and operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have Bay Street firm experience, strong strategic and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle matters independently. Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset. This is an exceptional opportunity to move in-house while continuing to work on sophisticated legal matters in the downtown core, all within a setting that offers better work-life balance than traditional private practice.

For a confidential discussion, please send your CV to Orit Sinai at [e-mail]. Ref. #33971.