Associate Lawyer - Labour & Employment

Date Posted: October 13, 2026
Location: Calgary
Salary: Lockstep salary
Experience: 3+ years
Category: Lawyers, Partners, Associates & In-House Legal Counsel

Our client is a distinguished full-service law firm with a global presence, boasting offices in Canada, the U.K., South Africa, and China. They serve a diverse clientele, providing expert legal guidance across various industries, government sectors, and individual needs. With a team of over 700 lawyers practicing both domestically and internationally, the firm is well-equipped to deliver strategic advice and innovative solutions tailored to their clients' objectives.

Our client  is currently seeking a highly skilled and confident Mid-Level Labour & Employment Associate to join their esteemed Calgary team of legal professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic practice and work alongside some of the industry's top talent.

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • 3-5 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law from a reputable national, regional, or boutique firm.
  • Demonstrated experience advising and representing employers across various aspects of employment and labour law, including the implications of corporate transactions and reorganizations.
  •  Experience in labour arbitrations and/or administrative tribunals is considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, as well as knowledge of executive compensation, workers’ compensation, pay equity, and employment equity
  • Familiarity with occupational health and safety prosecutions, human rights issues, employment standards, privacy matters, terminations, layoffs, and workplace investigations
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Superior communication and drafting skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Qualified to practice law in Canada

What Our Client is Offering:

  • Competitive lock-step tier one base salary
  • Tier one bonus structure
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including an additional health and wellness top-up
  • Educational incentives to support professional development
  • Mentorship opportunities to foster career growth.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and transcripts in confidence to Stacy Cowan at: stacy@urbanlegal.ca.

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we emphasize discretion and confidentiality throughout our recruitment process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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