Associate, Labour & Employment
The Counsel NetworkEdmonton, AB, CA30+ days ago
Salary
CA$125,000.00–CA$200,000.00 yearly
Job descriptionLL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent). Good standing with a Canadian Law Society. 3+ years of post-call experience in labour & employment law. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive and client-centered approach.
Job Description
Associate, Labour & Employment
Due to ongoing growth, this firm seeks to add a Labour & Employment lawyer to its team in Edmonton. 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 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.
Education and Professional Skills / Knowledge