Attorney/Lawyer

Attorney / Lawyer (Employment Law & Litigation)

About the Opportunity: Join a dynamic general litigation boutique firm known for its open-door culture and collaborative team environment. Our practice covers a broad spectrum of legal areas, with particular emphasis on civil litigation, labor and employment law, human rights, Aboriginal law, and corporate governance. We represent a variety of clients, including indigenous police service boards and other employers, handling a range of complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and represent employer clients, including police service boards and other organizations, focusing on employment law issues such as grievances, complaints, termination, severance packages, and WSIB/back-to-work matters.
• Participate in collective bargaining, handle human rights complaints, and lead or support workplace investigations.
• Manage disclosure reviews, attend and prepare for board meetings and examinations, and handle related litigation matters.
• Support indigenous police service boards with labor, employment, and governance issues.
• Carry additional civil and administrative law files as required.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and must be licensed to practice law.
• 3+ years of experience in employment law, ideally with a mix of management (employer) side/Plaintiff (employee) side.
• Strong background in WSIB, return-to-work issues, and collective bargaining.
• Experience with indigenous employment law and/or human rights law is highly desirable.
• Previous work with police services or policing boards is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, building trusted client relationships.
• Solid organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with respected leaders in employment and litigation law.
• Represent diverse and meaningful clients, including indigenous police boards.
• Support a variety of legal matters beyond standard employment cases.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and growth-minded legal team.

Ready to make an impact in a respected litigation firm? Submit your resume and cover letter to apply. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your career goals, contact our team today.

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