Employment and Labour Associate (2 – 4 years of experience)

September 26, 2016

Our Toronto office is currently seeking to grow what is already one of the largest and strongest management-side employment and labour practices in the country.

With over 75 lawyers nationally, the Norton Rose Fulbright Employment and Labour Group represents employers in both the private and public sectors, offering tailored and effective solutions by taking into consideration our clients’ industries, competitive environments, and corporate cultures.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will have had exposure to the full range of workplace issues that employers face including: labour board proceedings, labour arbitration, collective bargaining, human rights, wrongful dismissal, occupational health and safety, employment standards, workplace safety and insurance, executive employment contracts, pay equity, privacy law, progressive human resources strategies, and workplace policies.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• 2 – 4 years of experience in a private practice environment in this area of law;
• Excellent academics;
• Commercial awareness and an ability to build relationships with clients; and
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative.

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals and work in a dynamic, growing group with an advocacy-intensive focus!  To apply, please visit the Careers page of our website at www.nortonrosefulbright.com. We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international legal practice. With more than 3800 lawyers operating in over 50 offices, we offer a full business law service to many of the world’s pre-eminent financial institutions and corporations from offices in Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Central Asia and the United States.

Diversity is an important firm value. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and partners will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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