EY Associate Lawyer - Canadian Business Immigration-Ottawa 

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa 

373321468

Job title

As a Canadian Business Immigration Associate Lawyer, you will help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce

Key responsibilities

As an Associate Lawyer, you will join our Canadian Business Immigration team. You willmanage the delivery of challenging Canadian business immigration services and contribute to developing solutions for our diverse clients. You will provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Skills and attributes

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of Canadian business immigration law, including temporary work permits (LMIA and LMIA exempt) and permanent residence applications, effectively applying this knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare, review, and submit applications in a high-volume environment.
• Making submissions to ports of entry, consulates, and visa posts worldwide.
• Manage client deliverables and expectations and demonstrate an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
• Facilitating the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
• Manage law clerks and other client service team members.
• Be an active member of our Canadian immigration practice in implementing best practices.
• Experience in business development.

Qualifications

• Law degree and licensed (in good standing) to practice law in Canada.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of Canadian business Immigration experience, with and emphasis in managing temporary and permanent residence applications for high volume engagements.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Additional skills

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects.
• High level of professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information.

What we look for

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards packageincludes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Make your mark. Apply today.