Labour & Employment Associate in Edmonton

Neuman Thompson is a boutique law firm serving clients throughout Alberta and across Canada, with a focused practice and a national reputation, provides labour and employment law advice for employers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a growing, highly successful firm offering a fast-paced environment, complex work, and flexible work arrangements. Candidates located outside of Edmonton are also encouraged to apply.

Job Description – Associate, Labour & Employment

Due to ongoing growth, Neuman Thompson seeks to add a Labour & Employment lawyer to its team. The successful candidate will act in labour & employment cases for a broad range of employers in the public and private sectors, providing legal services to governments, public agencies, major health care providers and educational institutions. You will also represent a wide range of private sector employers including industrial, resource, manufacturing, agri-business, transportation, communications, and retail undertakings.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

· Assist clients in a wide range of labour and employment issues, including advice on employment standards, human rights, collective bargaining, and workplace investigations.
· Draft contracts, policies, and other employment-related documents.
· Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, pleadings, and other documents.
· Suppose senior counsel in complex litigation and arbitration matters.

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

· LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
· Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
· Minimum 2 years of post-call experience, preferably with exposure to labour and employment law.
· Candidates with broad litigation experience and a strong interest in transitioning to this practice are encouraged to apply.
· Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
· Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and work collaboratively in a team environment.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Proactive and client-centered approach.

This is an exclusive search.

The Counsel Network, a Caldwell company is committed to building a diverse legal community through our inclusive business and recruitment practices. We value diversity of experience, expertise, and background, and strive to eliminate barriers historically encountered by marginalized groups. We recognize that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce benefits and enriches both the legal profession and the greater community.

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

Miriam Leung, Principal
mleung@caldwell.com
647.317.1610
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