Our client is seeking a Labour Lawyer to support a broad range of labour and employment law matters in a professional legal environment. This role is suited to a lawyer with strong research, drafting, advocacy, and client advisory skills who can manage files effectively and provide practical legal guidance. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients on complex workplace matters while delivering high-quality legal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage labour and employment law files through all stages of the legal process
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis, opinions, and strategic recommendations
• Draft pleadings, grievance materials, applications, submissions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Represent clients or support representation in arbitrations, mediations, hearings, negotiations, and related proceedings
• Advise on labour relations, collective bargaining, employment standards, workplace policies, human rights, and related legal matters
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, unions, tribunals, and other stakeholders in a professional manner
• Maintain organized file records, monitor deadlines, and support effective case management
• Collaborate with legal team members on case strategy, advocacy preparation, and client service
• Stay current on legislative, regulatory, and case law developments in labour and employment law
• Contribute to additional legal and practice-related initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction and in good standing with the relevant law society
• Proven experience in labour and employment law within a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines effectively
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and client service skills
• Proficiency with legal research tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality

 Preferred Attributes

• Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based setting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with grievance arbitration, collective bargaining, tribunal advocacy, or workplace investigations is considered an asset

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