EY Employment Lawyer 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

578394291

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of employment law issues, including compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations, including discipline and investigations with a particular focus on Quebec businesses.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies and termination letters to ensure legal compliance and protect client interests.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation in court or at various administrative tribunals. Prepare all litigation materials including pleadings, motions, mediation, pre-trial briefs and other trial/hearing preparation materials.
• Assist and work with the mergers and acquisitions team on the employment law matters that arise during the due diligence processes and draft key employee and founder agreements in the context of such transactions, whether on the seller or purchaser side.
• Team with multi disciplinary EY colleagues in immigration, rewards, mobility and corporate law to provide Canadian and global clients with expert employment law advice for all their employee matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients.
  Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with law society obligations and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with EY colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  Stay updated on changes in employment law and regulations to provide timely advice and training to clients.

Requirements

• Called to the bar in the province of Quebec; common law experience in other provinces is an asset
  4+ years of relevant experience as an Employment Lawyer
• This role involves interaction with clients and internal business partners operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both
• French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

What We Offer:

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 to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes 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.