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Employment Lawyer

Robert Halfabout 21 hours ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded employment law practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to work with a sophisticated team on a broad range of employment matters while continuing to build their practice in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will advise clients on a variety of workplace and employment-related matters, providing strategic legal guidance and practical solutions across both contentious and advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities: • Advise employers and/or employees on a broad range of employment law matters, including workplace policies, employment agreements, terminations, human rights, workplace investigations, and employment standards issues • Manage employment litigation matters, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and related workplace disputes • Draft and review employment agreements, policies, releases, and other employment-related documentation • Provide strategic advice to clients on workplace risk management and compliance matters • Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, pleadings, motions, and other legal materials as required • Attend examinations, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings where applicable • Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal advice • Work collaboratively with lawyers and legal professionals across the practice group

Qualifications: • Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario • Experience practicing employment law within a law firm environment • Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and common law principles • Experience managing employment files independently from start to finish • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice • Strong analytical, advocacy, and negotiation skills

This confidential opportunity offers the chance to join a respected employment law team with a strong reputation in the market and exposure to complex, interesting legal matters.

Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply. All inquiries will be handled with complete confidentiality.

About Robert Half

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10,000+
Founded in 1948

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

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