Career Opportunities

Employment & Labour Associate

Toronto
Permanent Full-Time

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) has an opening for an Associate to join our top ranked Employment & Labour practice group in the Toronto office. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials with one to four years of relevant experience. We welcome lawyers with private practice or in-house experience to apply. 

Blakes has been a leader in management employment and labour law for decades. The lawyers in our Employment & Labour group have expertise in all areas of employment and labour law. We provide strategic advice and counsel to some of Canada's largest employers on contractual and compensation issues, workplace investigations, dismissals, human rights and accommodation, pay equity, labour relations and collective bargaining, occupational health and safety, employee privacy, corporate restructurings, and purchase and sale transactions. Our lawyers also represent clients in proceedings before courts, tribunals, boards and arbitrators when workplace disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation.

For more information on the Blakes Employment & Labour group, please visit www.blakes.com.

  • Other Relevant Application Information

    Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening, and evaluating applications.

    • About Blakes

    At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

    How to Apply

    Please submit your application, with cover letter, résumé and transcripts (both undergraduate and law school transcripts are mandatory) to the attention of Kari Abrams, Chief People Officer.

    Blakes thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

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