Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Advise and represent employer clients on a broad range of labour and employment matters, including corporate transactions, reorganizations, workplace issues, and terminations. Draft and negotiate employment contracts and represent clients in labour arbitrations or before administrative tribunals as needed.

Job details

Our client is a distinguished full-service law firm with a global presence, boasting offices in Canada, the U.K., South Africa, and China. They serve a diverse clientele, providing expert legal guidance across various industries, government sectors, and individual needs. With a team of over 700 lawyers practicing both domestically and internationally, the firm is well-equipped to deliver strategic advice and innovative solutions tailored to their clients' objectives. Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and confident Mid-Level Labour & Employment Associate to join their esteemed Calgary team of legal professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic practice and work alongside some of the industry's top talent. Qualifications and Attributes: 3-5 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law from a reputable national, regional, or boutique firm. Demonstrated experience advising and representing employers across various aspects of employment and labour law, including the implications of corporate transactions and reorganizations. Experience in labour arbitrations and/or administrative tribunals is considered an asset. Proficiency in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, as well as 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 Excellent academic credentials Superior communication and drafting skills, with strong attention to detail 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 professional development Mentorship opportunities to foster career growth Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and transcripts in confidence to Stacy Cowan at: stacy@urbanlegal.ca. At Urban Legal Recruitment, we emphasize discretion and confidentiality throughout our recruitment process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants should have 3–5 years of post-call labour and employment law experience at a reputable firm, be qualified to practise law in Canada, and have excellent academic credentials. Strong communication and drafting skills are required; experience with arbitrations, tribunals, and the listed employment-related practice areas is an asset.