Employment Lawyer

Employment & Labour Lawyer | Halifax, NS


Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.
Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
Flexible work arrangements.
Our Halifax office is currently seeking a Lawyer to join our Employment & Labour practice group.
Day-to-day strategic advice on a variety of labour and employment matters including discipline, terminations, application of several different pieces of legislation, human rights matters, labour arbitrations employment contracts.
Providing client advice, develop appropriate labour relations and litigation strategies, and preparing written and oral arguments.
Drafting and providing legal advice in relation to negotiating settlement and/or severance agreements.
Drafting and negotiating employment policies and contracts.
Four + years of relevant work experience;
Demonstrated excellent advocacy, conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills;
Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
Experience independently handling arbitrations considered an asset.
Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should submit a resume and covering letter detailing relevant practice experience.
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Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and reporting to the Nova Scotia office Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Marketing will be responsible for developing a strategic vision for growth in the province.
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