Employment Associate Lawyer

Employment Associate Lawyer Ottawa, ON Reference # AC - 9677 Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a well-established, full-service law firm in downtown Ottawa to recruit an Employment Associate Lawyer to join their growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated legal professional who is passionate about employment law and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role is primarily focused on providing advice and strategic support to clients across a wide range of employment matters, while working closely with senior counsel on litigation files as needed. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Advise and support clients across various industries on a wide range of employment law matters, including employment standards, human rights, and occupational health and safety issues. • Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and related documentation. • Provide guidance to clients on employee entitlements, including matters related to termination of employment. • Support employment litigation matters in collaboration with senior counsel, including preparation for proceedings before courts, arbitration boards, labour boards, and tribunals. • Work collaboratively with the firm’s corporate team on employment-related issues arising within transactions. • Maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-focused legal advice. • Manage files independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, organization, and client service. YOUR REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). • 5–7 years of post-call experience practicing employment law in a law firm or in-house environment. • Strong experience advising employers on workplace matters and employment-related risks. • Experience with employment-related disputes, including wrongful dismissal, human rights, employment standards, and restrictive covenant matters. KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS • Strong knowledge of employment law frameworks and best practices. • Excellent drafting and advisory skills, particularly in employment agreements and workplace policies. • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong client service orientation with the ability to build and maintain relationships. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Highly organized with strong attention to detail. • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems, including document management and billing platforms. This is a current vacancy; salary range is $125,000 – $165,000. To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at [email protected] or 647-336-1416 or Lauren MacDonald, Recruitment Specialist at [email protected] or 902-407-1427. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Lauren MacDonald know. Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

The role involves providing strategic legal advice to clients on employment standards, human rights, and occupational health and safety. It also requires drafting employment agreements and supporting senior counsel with employment litigation and corporate transactions.

Candidates must hold a J.D. or LL.B. and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. A minimum of 5-7 years of post-call experience in employment law is required.

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• Employment Law
• Legal Drafting
• Client Relationship Management
• Employment Litigation
• Workplace Policy Development
• Employment Standards
• Human Rights Law
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Legal Research
• Case Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Practice Management Systems
• Billing Platforms
• Document Management

• Legal
• Consulting

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level