EY Law - Employment Lawyer - Vancouver

The opportunity

As an Employment Lawyer at EY Law, you will be instrumental in providing expert legal advice on complex labour and employment law matters in Canada. Our EY teams support clients through every phase of their business journey, from day-to-day employment issues, assisting them in navigating the legal intricacies associated with workforce management during restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and various forms of business transformation and advising on employment litigation matters. Join us to be part of a vibrant team that empowers clients to overcome legal challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.

Your 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 British Columbia 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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Called to the bar in the province of British Columbia; 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 English is required.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at  https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development

Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility 

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $80,000 to $186,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city. 

Diversity and Inclusion at EY / Inclusiveness at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.