Posted 19 days ago
Attorney/Lawyer
@ Robert Half
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring an Employment Lawyer for an employee-focused practice in Toronto, Ontario. The role takes carriage of workplace dispute files from advice through negotiation, tribunal and court proceedings. The posting asks for 3 to 5 years of post-call experience and Ontario licensing.
Pay:
$130,000–$170,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Advise employees on workplace disputes and dismissal matters
- Manage files from intake to resolution
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, motions and submissions
- Advocate in negotiations, tribunals and courts
- Conduct legal research on Ontario employment law
Requirements summary:
- Licensed in Ontario, good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 3 to 5 years post-call experience in employment law
- Experience acting for employees in workplace disputes
- Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and human rights law
- Strong drafting and advocacy skills
- Proficiency with case and document management software
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Licensed to practice law in Ontario |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,724,671
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27,769
- Reported office locations
- 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
- Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
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- Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
- Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
- Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
- 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
- Business categories
- Skill Assessment
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employment
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Security
- Advertising
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Robert Half
- Robert Half
- Specialties
- consulting services
- accounting jobs
- finance jobs
- administrative jobs
- legal jobs
- IT jobs
- recruitment
- recruitment agency
- creative jobs
- staffing
- hiring
- employment agency
- contract talent
- contract professionals
- talent solutions
- contract employment
- permanent placement
- customer support jobs
- and marketing jobs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 526 |
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We are looking for an Employment Lawyer to join a growing employee-focused practice in Toronto, Ontario. This position suits a lawyer with solid post-call experience who is motivated by helping individuals address workplace issues with confidence and clarity. The successful candidate will take carriage of files across advisory, negotiation, and dispute resolution stages while delivering thoughtful legal guidance and strong client service.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice to employees on workplace disputes, including dismissal matters, human rights concerns, and related employment issues.
• Take primary responsibility for files from intake to resolution, ensuring each matter progresses efficiently through negotiation, mediation, tribunal proceedings, or court action.
• Prepare clear and persuasive legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions, submissions, opinions, and settlement materials.
• Advocate for clients in discussions with opposing parties and appear before courts, tribunals, and mediators as required.
• Conduct legal research and apply current legislation, regulations, and case law to support strategy and recommendations.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, explain legal options in practical terms, and build trust through responsive service.
• Work with colleagues on complex employment and labour matters where coordinated legal analysis or litigation support is needed.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3 to 5 years of post-call experience with a strong focus on employment law matters.
• Demonstrated experience acting on behalf of employees in workplace disputes and related claims.
• Sound knowledge of employment standards, human rights legislation, and applicable case law in Ontario.
• Proven ability to draft litigation and advisory documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills in both formal and informal settings.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with legal technology and document tools, including case management and document management software.
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