Labour and Employment Associate Lawyer Job in Vancouver, Canada

July 25, 2018

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Our client is one of Canada’s leading workplace law firms. The firm delivers integrated labour, employment, administrative, and civil litigation services to a broad range of sophisticated corporate clients.

 

Job Description – Labour and Employment Associate Lawyer

 

Our client has an immediate opening for a Labour and Employment Associate Lawyer to join their downtown Vancouver office. The successful candidate will assist clients in a range of workplace issues, with a focus on labour advocacy.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Advise on disciplinary matters, terminations, drafting and implementing employment contracts and workplace policies, and collective agreement interpretation.
  • Assist with wrongful dismissal actions, grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining, human rights applications, employment standards claims, and workplace investigations.
  • Represent clients before the BC Labour Relations Board, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, various arbitrators, and federal and provincial courts.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

  • LL.B.  or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 1-3 years of labour, employment, or general litigation experience.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • Superior client orientation and strong work ethic.

 

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

Akash Bir, Director

403.444.1765
abir@thecounselnetwork.com

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