Lawyer - Employment and Labour (Montreal)

DLA Piper

We are currently looking for a lawyer to join our employment law group for an in person full time ‎position ‎and invite you to review the job description.‎ Duties and Responsibilities Review and drafting of opinions, contracts, policies, communications and other documents relating ‎to employment, equity and workplace health and safety legislation;‎ Review and drafting of opinions, policies and other documents related to privacy and confidentiality ‎legislation in the field of employment law;‎ Reviewing collective agreements, managing labour disputes and assisting with grievances;‎ Preparing cases for litigation related to employment law;‎ Conducting due diligence related to the employment field in the context of transactions;‎ Willingness to work in related areas of practice;‎ Any other related tasks required as part of your duties.‎ Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required Baccalaureate - Law;‎ Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec;‎ Between four and six years of experience in employment law;‎ Experience in labor law and collective bargaining is an asset;‎ Ability to write and communicate in English/French to serve international customers and ‎‎communicate with colleagues outside of Quebec;‎ Highly-developed legal research skills;‎ Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.);‎ Strong understanding of the relevant legislation;‎ High degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;‎ Excellent organizational and time management skills;‎ Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation;‎ Strong interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively, and ‎respond appropriately;‎ Strong sense of teamwork and collegiality;‎ Strong ability to manage several files simultaneously and achieve objectives with minimal ‎supervision, good priority management, resourcefulness and autonomy.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Specialties
OSHA, Litigation, Labor Relations
Experience
4 to 6 years
Languages
French
Type
Law Firm