Employment Lawyer

Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded employment law practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to work with a sophisticated team on a broad range of employment matters while continuing to build their practice in a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will advise clients on a variety of workplace and employment-related matters, providing strategic legal guidance and practical solutions across both contentious and advisory matters. Key Responsibilities: • Advise employers and/or employees on a broad range of employment law matters, including workplace policies, employment agreements, terminations, human rights, workplace investigations, and employment standards issues • Manage employment litigation matters, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and related workplace disputes • Draft and review employment agreements, policies, releases, and other employment-related documentation • Provide strategic advice to clients on workplace risk management and compliance matters • Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, pleadings, motions, and other legal materials as required • Attend examinations, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings where applicable • Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal advice • Work collaboratively with lawyers and legal professionals across the practice group Qualifications: • Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario • Experience practicing employment law within a law firm environment • Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and common law principles • Experience managing employment files independently from start to finish • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice • Strong analytical, advocacy, and negotiation skills This confidential opportunity offers the chance to join a respected employment law team with a strong reputation in the market and exposure to complex, interesting legal matters. Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply. All inquiries will be handled with complete confidentiality.

The lawyer will provide strategic legal guidance to employers and employees on workplace policies, agreements, and terminations. They will also manage employment litigation, including wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal disputes.

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with experience practicing employment law in a firm. Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and the ability to manage files independently are required.

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• Employment Law
• Litigation Management
• Legal Drafting
• Risk Management
• Legal Research
• Advocacy
• Negotiation
• Client Relationship Management
• Workplace Investigations
• Compliance

• Legal

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

5 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte