Labour and Employment Associate Lawyer

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About Cox & Palmer

200 lawyers strong, with over a century of experience serving clients. Cox & Palmer is a full-service regional firm providing advice to individuals and businesses in a broad range of sectors across all major industries.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of services to our clients. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities.

Join Our Labour & Employment Law Team in Halifax

Our Halifax office is excited to welcome an Associate Lawyer to our growing Labour & Employment practice group. In this role, you will work closely with employers on a broad range of workplace issues, practicing primarily management-side labour and employment law. You will support clients across a variety of industries in navigating complex workplace, human rights, and labour relations matters.

What We Offer

• We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding practice with the support of an experienced, collaborative, well‑resourced team.
• The ability to shape and grow your practice within a leading Atlantic Canadian law firm
• A high-performance culture that is fun, friendly, and built on strong relationships
• Meaningful work that allows you to make a real impact on clients’ lives
• Continuous training, mentorship, and learning and development opportunities
• A team of dedicated talent and administrative professionals to support your growth and practice management
• Flexible schedule including work from home options

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support labour relations matters, including grievance arbitrations
• Advise on terminations, severance, and wrongful or constructive dismissal claims
• Provide guidance on performance management, discipline, and employment standards compliance
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, including harassment and discrimination complaints
• Respond to human rights complaints and represent employers in related proceedings
• Advise on occupational health and safety obligations and broader legislative compliance

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

You are a committed legal professional with 2+ years of Labour & Employment law experience and bring:

• Strong analytical and legal writing abilities
• Demonstrated excellent client service and communication skills;
• Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
• Proven effective client and practice management skills;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively, and
• A commitment to teamwork, mentorship, and continued professional development

APPLY

The role will remain open until the position is filled

Qualified candidates, who are in good standing with a Canadian Law Society, should send a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience via Email by following the '

We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application. In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.