Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment (Junior to Mid-Level Position)
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About the role
As one of Canada’s premier business law firms, our client consistently delivers outstanding legal services to leading businesses both domestically and internationally. They boast a team of talented lawyers and business advisors who are deeply engaged in their practice areas and the industries they serve. This group of independent thinkers collaborates to offer a comprehensive and cohesive approach, ensuring clients receive the best legal counsel while effectively navigating market risks. Recognized as a leading national law firm, they have also been consistently acknowledged as one of Canada’s top employers.
Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and confident junior to mid-level Labour & Employment Associate to join their esteemed Calgary team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant practice while collaborating with some of the industry's leading professionals.
Qualifications and Attributes: 2-5 (2025 - 2021) years of post-call experience in labour and employment law from a reputable national, regional, or boutique firm. Experience advising and representing employers on various employment and labour law matters, including corporate transactions and reorganizations. Experience with labour arbitrations and/or administrative tribunals is an asset. Proficient in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, with knowledge of executive compensation, workers’ compensation, pay equity, and employment equity. Familiarity with occupational health and safety prosecutions, human rights issues, employment standards, privacy matters, terminations, layoffs, and workplace investigations. Strong communication and drafting skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Above average academics Qualified to practice law in Canada.
What Our Client is Offering: Competitive lock-step tier one base salary. Tier one bonus structure. Comprehensive benefits package, including an additional health and wellness top-up. Educational incentives to support ongoing professional development. Mentorship opportunities to promote career advancement.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and transcripts via LinkedIn or by emailing their application in confidence to Stacy Cowan at stacy@urbanlegal.ca.
At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality throughout our recruitment process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.
At Urban Legal Recruitment we focus exclusively on permanent legal employment placements within law firms, oil & gas companies and other private and public organizations. We are dedicated to helping our candidates find their ideal position within their ideal environment. We work with partners, associates in-house legal counsel and legal support. We ensure that each and every employment search is handled with confidentiality and discretion. We build long term, lasting relationships with our clients.
With over 300 staffing services in the city of Calgary alone, it can be difficult to choose a service that is going to be the best fit for you. We make sure that the right questions are asked so that our service consistently works to fulfill your needs.
Urban Legal Recruitment is owned and operated by an experienced recruiter who has over a decade of experience in legal recruitment on a local and International level, which allows us to have an extensive network of candidates and companies look for that perfect fit. We pride ourselves on knowing the talent and who's looking. We give our candidates as many employment options as possible, we keep our candidates continuously informed of their job search and we advise on changes in the market. Urban Legal Recruitment has become Calgary's top legal recruitment boutique.
Please visit our website at www.urbanlegal.ca for additional employment opportunities and individual contact information.
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Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment (Junior to Mid-Level Position)
Top Benefits
About the role
As one of Canada’s premier business law firms, our client consistently delivers outstanding legal services to leading businesses both domestically and internationally. They boast a team of talented lawyers and business advisors who are deeply engaged in their practice areas and the industries they serve. This group of independent thinkers collaborates to offer a comprehensive and cohesive approach, ensuring clients receive the best legal counsel while effectively navigating market risks. Recognized as a leading national law firm, they have also been consistently acknowledged as one of Canada’s top employers.
Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and confident junior to mid-level Labour & Employment Associate to join their esteemed Calgary team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant practice while collaborating with some of the industry's leading professionals.
Qualifications and Attributes: 2-5 (2025 - 2021) years of post-call experience in labour and employment law from a reputable national, regional, or boutique firm. Experience advising and representing employers on various employment and labour law matters, including corporate transactions and reorganizations. Experience with labour arbitrations and/or administrative tribunals is an asset. Proficient in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, with knowledge of executive compensation, workers’ compensation, pay equity, and employment equity. Familiarity with occupational health and safety prosecutions, human rights issues, employment standards, privacy matters, terminations, layoffs, and workplace investigations. Strong communication and drafting skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Above average academics Qualified to practice law in Canada.
What Our Client is Offering: Competitive lock-step tier one base salary. Tier one bonus structure. Comprehensive benefits package, including an additional health and wellness top-up. Educational incentives to support ongoing professional development. Mentorship opportunities to promote career advancement.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and transcripts via LinkedIn or by emailing their application in confidence to Stacy Cowan at stacy@urbanlegal.ca.
At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality throughout our recruitment process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate Lawyer jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.
At Urban Legal Recruitment we focus exclusively on permanent legal employment placements within law firms, oil & gas companies and other private and public organizations. We are dedicated to helping our candidates find their ideal position within their ideal environment. We work with partners, associates in-house legal counsel and legal support. We ensure that each and every employment search is handled with confidentiality and discretion. We build long term, lasting relationships with our clients.
With over 300 staffing services in the city of Calgary alone, it can be difficult to choose a service that is going to be the best fit for you. We make sure that the right questions are asked so that our service consistently works to fulfill your needs.
Urban Legal Recruitment is owned and operated by an experienced recruiter who has over a decade of experience in legal recruitment on a local and International level, which allows us to have an extensive network of candidates and companies look for that perfect fit. We pride ourselves on knowing the talent and who's looking. We give our candidates as many employment options as possible, we keep our candidates continuously informed of their job search and we advise on changes in the market. Urban Legal Recruitment has become Calgary's top legal recruitment boutique.
Please visit our website at www.urbanlegal.ca for additional employment opportunities and individual contact information.