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 apply by emailing their application in confidence to Stacy Cowan at stacy@urbanlegal.ca.

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