Plaintiff Employment Lawyer

Date Posted: March 25, 2026
Location: Calgary
Salary: Competitive
Experience: 2+ years
Category: Lawyers, Partners, Associates & In-House Legal Counsel

Our client is comprised of a unique blend of lawyers, professionals, and highly trained staff with experience in litigation and dispute resolution, in both Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. They have appeared before various levels of courts and administrative tribunals and are an industry leader in the field of employment law.

Our client’s employment law team has successfully represented employees across all income levels, taking on companies both large and small across a wide range of industries. As demand for experienced employment counsel continues to grow, they are expanding their team to meet that need.

They are currently seeking a Plaintiff Employment Lawyer to join their Vancouver team. This position can be based anywhere in British Columbia.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected team focused on advocating for employees in complex and meaningful workplace matters. The successful candidate will bring strong litigation experience, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in plaintiff-side employment law.

Please note that this position offers flexibility and can be fully remote, provided the successful candidate is qualified to practice law in Alberta.

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • 2 plus years of experience practicing in employment law and or a combination of employment and general plaintiff litigation experience.
  • Experience with employment contracts and executive compensation, workers’ compensation, pay equity and employment equity would be an asset
  • Experience in occupational health and safety prosecutions, human rights, employment standards, privacy, terminations, layoffs and workplace investigation would be an asset
  • Superior communication, drafting skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Efficient and organized
  • Team player
  • Client orientated
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Qualified to practice law in Alberta

What our client is offering:

  • Lucrative compensation structure
  • Yearly bonus
  • Full health benefits
  • Opportunity for partnership
  • Flexibility

Candidates are asked to apply via LinkedIn or email their resume in confidence to Stacy Cowan at: stacy@urbanlegal.ca

At Urban Legal Recruitment we guarantee discretion and confidentiality. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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