Job Description

Halifax, NS



Legal and Justice

Experienced

Full-time



Are you an experienced Lawyer with a passion for Labour & Employment? Do you envision a rewarding career providing comprehensive legal services to a diverse range of clients?



McInnes Cooper invites you to explore an exciting opportunity to join our Labour & Employment team as a Lawyer in Halifax, Nova Scotia.



This is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career while leveraging your expertise to handle various interesting and sophisticated matters. The Labour & Employment practice group provides management side legal advice, and representation in a variety of Labour & Employment matters. Lawyers in these groups regularly appear before arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and courts. The team also represents clients in mediations, settlement conferences, interest arbitration, and collective bargaining.



As a Labour & Employment (L&E) Associate, you will be responsible for:



Managing your own files and working alongside other L&E team members;

Providing legal services across a broad range of L&E matters;

Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel to ensure positive outcomes;

Analyzing complex legal issues and offering strategic advice; and,

Representing clients in court, at hearings, and in negotiations.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

Candidates should possess 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those who have worked on labour and employment (L&E) matters;

Strong analytical, organizational and leadership skills;

Exceptional client-focused approach with effective interpersonal and communication abilities;

Ability to leverage technological skills and established procedures and processes;

Proven ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple files; and,

A strong drive to succeed in a fast-paced and client-focused environment.



We also recognize the importance of integrating work and life, which is why we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team, including:



Flexible work arrangements to support work-life integration;

Industry-leading group benefits program to ensure your health and well-being;

Personal spending account (wellness benefit);

Professional development and conference opportunities;

Interest-free student loan program;

Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,

Having the opportunity to participate in various firm-building initiatives, including Collective Social Responsibility - volunteerism and pro bono, Wellness, BiPOC, Pride@MC, AccessMC, Special Events Committee, and many more!



McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.



As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at alana.burgess@mcinnescooper.com or 902.455.8260.



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Core Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Practice Management Strategic Leadership Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment Thrive in deadline-driven Environments Client-focused Excellent time management skills Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities

A little bit about us

McInnes Cooper



About MC



McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation.



A certified Great Place to Work(TM), McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney.



Our People



At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.



Diversity & Inclusion



We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.



Collective Social Responsibility



We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.



Pro Bono Legal Services



Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.



Environmental Stewardship



Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.