Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment (Junior to Mid-Level Position)

Date Posted: January 8, 2026
Location: Calgary
Salary: Lock-step salary
Experience: 2-5 years years
Category: Lawyers, Partners, Associates & In-House Legal Counsel

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.

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