Overview
Labour & Employment Associate Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at The Counsel Network
Job Description
– Associate, Labour & Employment
Due to ongoing growth, Neuman Thompson seeks to add a Labour & Employment lawyer to its team. The successful candidate will act in labour & employment cases for a broad range of employers in the public and private sectors, providing legal services to governments, public agencies, major health care providers and educational institutions. You will also represent a wide range of private sector employers including industrial, resource, manufacturing, agri-business, transportation, communications, and retail undertakings.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
· Assist clients in a wide range of labour and employment issues, including advice on employment standards, human rights,
collective bargaining
, and workplace investigations.
· Draft contracts, policies, and other employment-related documents.
· Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, pleadings, and other documents.
· Suppose senior counsel in complex litigation and arbitration matters.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
· LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
· Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
· Minimum 2 years of post-call experience, preferably with exposure to labour and employment law.
· Candidates with broad litigation experience and a strong interest in transitioning to this practice are encouraged to apply.
· Strong written and oral
advocacy
skills.
· Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and work collaboratively in a
team environment
.
· Excellent
communication
and interpersonal skills.
· Proactive and client-centered approach.
Title: Labour & Employment Associate
Company: The Counsel Network
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Employment Law)
