Toronto - Labour & Employment Associate (Hybrid)

Ontario Bar Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Littler LLP in Toronto seeks an experienced labour and employment lawyer to join our growing team. Candidates should have 1–6 years of practice, be called to the Ontario Bar, and be prepared for a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on client counseling, legal research, litigation strategy, and compliance training for management clients.

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive environment with extensive resources and global reach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–6 years of experience practicing labour and employment law.
• Must be called to the Ontario Bar.
• Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on labour and employment matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Provide compliance training for management.
• Represent clients in negotiations and hearings where applicable.

Skills

Labour & Employment Law

Client counseling

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Education

Ontario Bar Admission

Job description

Littler LLP is expanding in Toronto, and we are seeking experienced lawyers to join our growing legal team. We are seeking those interested in a new and exciting opportunity to join our growing legal team! Successful candidates will have a minimum of 1 – 6 years of experience practicing labour and employment law and must be called to the Ontario Bar. This role provides a chance to work on complex labour and employment issues, including client counseling, legal research, litigation strategy, and compliance training. Ideal candidates will possess excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for supporting employers in labour and employment matters. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Pursuant to Ontario Employment Act, 2000 (ESA), the annual salary range for this position is $140,000 to $245,000, contingent on relevant experience and education, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. We offer generous compensation and benefits packages. This is a new position. We do not use AI-based tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this role.

Littler LLP is the largest global management-side employment and labour law firm exclusively devoted to representing management. We have the depth and breadth of over 1900 lawyers in 100 offices with a history that spans 75 years. We advise and represent employers in all aspects of workplace and human resources law, including wrongful dismissal and other employment legislation, labour relations, human rights, workplace investigations, training, pay equity and privacy.

Littler’s unparalleled commitment to labour and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

For more information visit: www.littler.com. Littler LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.