Mid-Level Employment & Labour Associate

Location: Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB
Experience: 3–5 Years
Compensation: CAD $145,000–$195,000
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employment & Labour Associate to join its established practice in Vancouver or Calgary.

This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated workplace matters involving major corporate clients, established businesses, and growing enterprises. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced partners and associates while taking meaningful responsibility for files.

Practice Focus & Responsibilities

• Advise employers on workplace issues, employment agreements, and regulatory compliance

• Handle employment litigation, human rights matters, and workplace disputes

• Advise on corporate restructurings and executive employment matters

• Work on occupational health and safety matters

• Assist with labour relations, collective bargaining, and union organizing matters

• Participate in grievance arbitrations

• Independently manage files and maintain strong client relationships

• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex employment and labour matters

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of employment and labour law experience

• Admission to practice in British Columbia or Alberta, as applicable

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Experience independently progressing files

• Excellent client communication and relationship-management abilities

• Collaborative approach and strong professional judgment

Experience with a national or international firm or a highly regarded litigation boutique is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• CAD $145,000–$195,000

• Competitive bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Structured associate development and mentorship

• Exposure to sophisticated national and international clients

• Collaborative and high-performing practice group

• Long-term professional growth opportunities

Confidential Inquiries

Qualified employment and labour lawyers interested in exploring this opportunity are encouraged to connect confidentially.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply directly to this post, or submit resume to shannon.flower@gogpac.com. (always confidential) Call/Text (986)999-4419 for more information!

Only candidates selected will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.