Labour & Employment Lawyer

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  • Vancouver, BC
  • $150,000-200,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Robert Half are working with a well-established local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. The firm acts for municipalities, regional districts, and other public bodies across the province, providing practical, strategic advice on complex governance and workplace matters.My client is seeking a talented Labour & Employment Lawyer (5+ years' call) to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys sophisticated advisory work, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to build a long-term practice in the public sector space.You will work directly with experienced partners and clients on a broad range of labour, employment, and workplace law issues affecting public sector employers.Key Responsibilities:
  • Advising municipal and public sector employers on employment and labour matters
  • Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, workplace policies, and bylaws
  • Handling grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining matters
  • Advising on workplace investigations, human rights issues, and disciplinary matters
  • Representing clients before labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and courts
  • Providing strategic risk management advice to senior leadership and elected officials
  • Billable hours target: 1375.
Requirements:Candidate Requirements:
  • Ideally 5+ years of experience in labour and employment law
  • Experience advising employers (public sector experience is an asset)
  • Strong drafting, advocacy, and analytical skills
  • Experience with grievance arbitration and administrative tribunal appearances
  • Comfortable managing files with increasing independence
  • Excellent client service skills and sound professional judgment
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or British Columbia (or eligible for transfer)
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013393266 in all correspondence.

Robert Half