Employment Associate Lawyer

Role Overview

An established full-service law firm in downtown Ottawa is looking to add an Employment Associate Lawyer to its expanding practice. This position suits a driven legal professional with a strong interest in employment law who can perform well in a busy, service-oriented environment. The role centers on delivering practical advice and strategic guidance to clients on a broad mix of workplace matters, while also supporting senior lawyers on litigation matters when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients from a variety of industries on employment law topics such as employment standards, human rights, and occupational health and safety.
• Prepare and assess employment contracts, workplace policies, and related legal documents.
• Advise clients on employee rights and obligations, including issues connected to termination of employment.
• Assist senior counsel with employment litigation, including preparation for matters before courts, arbitration boards, labour boards, and tribunals.
• Partner with the corporate group on employment issues that arise in transactions.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships by offering timely, practical, and commercially minded legal advice.
• Handle files on an independent basis while keeping work accurate, well organized, and aligned with high client-service standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
• Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 5–7 years of post-call experience in employment law, gained in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Strong background advising employers on workplace issues and employment-related risk.
• Experience handling employment disputes such as wrongful dismissal, human rights claims, employment standards issues, and restrictive covenant matters.
• Solid understanding of employment law principles and current best practices.
• Strong drafting and advisory capability, especially for employment agreements and workplace policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-service mindset with the ability to develop long-term relationships.
• Comfort managing several priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Highly organized with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems, including document management and billing tools.

Additional Information

Reference number: AC - 9677.

This is a current opening.

Reported salary range: CAD 125,000 to CAD 165,000.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, you may request it through the recruitment contact provided in the source.

About the Employer

The role is being recruited for by Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a KBRS Company, on behalf of a well-established law firm based in downtown Ottawa.