Employment Associate Lawyer

📍 Ottawa, ON Hybrid Opportunity
💰 Compensation: $125,000 – $165,000 + Bonus Potential + Benefits

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded Ottawa law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Lawyer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer who is passionate about employment and labour law and looking to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-focused environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced legal team advising employers and employees on a broad range of workplace matters, litigation, and advisory work across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment and workplace matters including:
• Employment standards
• Human rights
• Occupational health & safety
• Wrongful dismissal
• Workplace investigations and policies
• Draft and review:
• Employment agreements
• Workplace policies
• Termination packages
• Restrictive covenant agreements
• Represent clients before:
• Courts and tribunals
• Labour boards
• Human rights tribunals
• Arbitration proceedings
• Collaborate with litigation and corporate law teams on employment-related matters
• Manage files independently while maintaining strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development initiatives and ongoing client growth

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of post-call experience in Employment Law
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Experience gained in private practice or relevant in-house counsel environment
• Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation and workplace law
• Experience handling employment litigation and advisory matters
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills
• Existing client base or business development experience considered an asset

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a driven and detail-oriented lawyer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building long-term client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters while being supported by a collegial and experienced team.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive compensation package ($125K–$165K based on experience)
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Strong platform for long-term career growth

All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.