Labour & Employment Lawyer or Waterloo Office

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Hicks Morley is Canada’s largest management-side labour and employment firm. We devote our practice exclusively to human resources law and advocacy. We advise and represent employers, including many well known corporations, local businesses and public institutions, on every aspect of workplace law. This includes labour relations, wrongful dismissal and other employment litigation, pension, benefits and compensation, education law, workplace safety and insurance, human rights, health and safety, pay equity and information and privacy.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an associate with three (3) to seven (7) years of demonstrated labour and/or employment law experience. The associate will primarily support the firm’s practice in the Southwestern Ontario region, and may be based out of either our London or Waterloo office, according to the associate’s preference.

The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials and the ability to work independently and in a team oriented environment. They must have exceptional practice management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and a client service orientation. Sound judgement, strong oral and written communication skills and excellent organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills are required in the role.

Application

Qualified and interested candidates should forward a single PDF Application Package document containing their cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts in confidence to:

Director, Professional Resources

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every firm has a culture, and ours is no exception. We work in the human resources area, so we are “people” people. We have a very diverse client base, from manufacturers to social service agencies, and we are passionate about understanding our clients, their businesses and their needs.

Hicks Morley is an open and respectful workplace which fosters creativity, legal innovation and excellence in our clients’ interests. We are committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles, and from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Upon request, Hicks Morley will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability. No agencies please.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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