Partner – Labour and Employment Law

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. in Montreal seeks a Labour and Employment Partner to lead complex mandates in advisory and litigation for employers across sectors.

The role combines strategic advisory with business development, client relationship management, and contribution to the practice's growth on a national scale, within a structured, collaborative platform. The ideal candidate is bilingual (French/English) with a proven track record of developing a sizeable client portfolio and leading teams across

Qualifications

• Bar admission in good standing in Quebec
• Recognized expertise in labour and employment law
• Established client portfolio or demonstrated ability to develop a practice
• Significant experience in both advisory and litigation matters
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and strategic skills
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop and manage a team
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Bilingual (French/English)

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in labour and employment law matters
• Handle litigation matters, including grievance arbitrations, complaints and contractual disputes
• Support clients in sensitive situations, including internal investigations, disciplinary measures and restructurings
• Draft and review policies, employment agreements and strategic documentation
• Represent clients before administrative tribunals and courts
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives
• Maintain and grow a client portfolio
• Mentor and develop team members
• Collaborate with other practice groups at a national level
• Contribute actively to the firm’s visibility and market positioning

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Client relationships

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Judgment

Prioritization

Bilingual French/English

Education

Québec Bar member in good standing

Job description

As part of the expansion of its Montreal practice, a national business law firm is seeking to welcome a Partner in Labour and Employment Law. The firm advises a corporate, institutional and entrepreneurial client base on strategic matters related to labour relations, regulatory compliance and risk management.

This opportunity is suited to a professional looking to leverage a structured and collaborative platform to grow their practice, while actively contributing to the positioning of the group in the market.

The Role

As a Labour and Employment Partner, you will be involved in complex mandates in both advisory and litigation matters, while actively contributing to the growth of the group. You will act as a strategic advisor to employers in a variety of contexts involving significant human, operational and financial considerations.

The role includes a strong entrepreneurial component, including business development, client relationship management and contributing to the strategic direction of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in labour and employment law matters
• Handle litigation matters, including grievance arbitrations, complaints and contractual disputes
• Support clients in sensitive situations, including internal investigations, disciplinary measures and restructurings
• Draft and review policies, employment agreements and strategic documentation
• Represent clients before administrative tribunals and courts
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives
• Maintain and grow a client portfolio
• Mentor and develop team members
• Collaborate with other practice groups at a national level
• Contribute actively to the firm’s visibility and market positioning

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• Recognized expertise in labour and employment law
• Established client portfolio or demonstrated ability to develop a practice
• Significant experience in both advisory and litigation matters
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and strategic skills
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop and manage a team
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Bilingual (French/English)

Benefits

• National platform enabling the development of a large-scale practice
• Top-tier corporate and institutional client base
• Varied and strategic mandates
• Collaboration with recognized professionals across the country
• Dynamic, structured and performance-driven environment
• Concrete opportunities for growth of a practice and a team
• Competitive compensation and premier benefits package