Associate, Employment (Mid-Level) Lawyer Job in Calgary, Canada

February 25, 2020

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We are working with a highly regarded Canadian business law firm featuring a dynamic platform, a competitive compensation structure, and a thriving Employment Law practice group.

 

Job Description – Associate, Employment Lawyer (Mid-Level)

 

Due to continued growth, the firm has an immediate opening for an Associate, Employment Lawyer (Mid-Level) to join its team in Calgary. The successful candidate will assist sophisticated corporate clients in a wide range of workplace-related matters. 

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a highly regarded firm dedicated to fostering a high-performing culture that is both professionally and personally rewarding. 

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

  • Assist clients in a wide range of labour and employment issues, including wrongful dismissal, OH&S, employment standards, human rights, and labour relations.  
  • Advise on disciplinary matters, terminations, drafting and implementing employment contracts and workplace policies, and collective agreement interpretation.  
  • Provide support to senior counsel and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Participate in and support business development activities, including client relationship management.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

 

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 3-5 years of management-side employment law experience.  
  • Strong client service orientation and a pragmatic, business-focused outlook. 
  • Labour law experience is preferred, but not required.

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:  

Jeremiah Hunter, Recruitment Associate  

403.444.1765  

jhunter@thecounselnetwork.com  

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