Labour & Employment Associate, Aird & Berlis
September 4, 2024
The Counsel Network, a Caldwell Company has been retained by Aird & Berlis to conduct a search for a Labour & Employment Associate in Toronto
Our client, Aird & Berlis, is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and is consistently recognized as a leading Canadian law firm by international and national guides to the legal profession. The firm prides itself in a strong culture built on trust, teamwork, and collegiality. The firm’s young management team and progressive talent management strategies ensure lawyers have access to opportunities for professional development and advancement.
The firm provides strategic legal and business advice is all principal areas of business law, including corporate finance, banking, insolvency and restructuring, energy, environmental, infrastructure/P3, technology and intellectual property, litigation, workplace law, municipal and land use planning, real estate, and tax.
Job Description – Associate, Labour & Employment
Due to ongoing growth, Aird & Berlis is seeking a Labour & Employment lawyer to join its highly accomplished and well- respected team in Toronto. The successful candidate will provide strategic counsel to employers on a range of labour & employment matters, including workplace policies, occupational health and safety, and employment litigation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled lawyer to become part of a leading law firm that emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional client service, and the professional development of its associates. Candidates with a strong background in advising management on complex workplace issues are encouraged to apply.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Assist clients in a wide range of labour and employment issues, including wrongful dismissal, OH&S, employment standards and human rights
- Advise on disciplinary matters, terminations, drafting and implementing employment contracts and workplace policies,
- Advocate for employers in labour and employment disputes before courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels, including wrongful dismissal claims, human rights complaints, and grievance arbitrations.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
- LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
- Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
- 2-4 years of labour and employment experience.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and a pragmatic 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:
Dal Bhathal, Partner
Dbhathal@caldwell.com
416.364.6654
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