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Toronto, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring an Employment Lawyer with at least 2 years of experience for a highly respected Ontario law firm's Toronto practice. The role advises employer clients on employment matters, represents clients in disputes and proceedings, and manages files independently. The posting states competitive compensation, a hybrid arrangement and full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise employer clients on employment law matters
  • Represent clients in disputes, arbitrations and tribunal proceedings
  • Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings and briefs
  • Manage files independently with partners
  • Assist with client development initiatives

Requirements summary:

  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • 2+ years of employment law experience
  • Advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills
  • Experience with labour arbitrations and human rights matters is an asset
  • Excellent communication and client-management skills

Tools & skills

LitigationLegal researchDocumentationBar admissionEmployment lawNegotiationCommunication skillsCompensation and benefitsConfidentiality
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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
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2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLaw Society of Ontario membership
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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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.

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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
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • 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

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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…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a highly-respected Ontario law firm, is seeking an Employment Lawyer (2+ years experience) to join its growing practice in Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to work on sophisticated employment matters while developing strong client relationships and gaining meaningful file responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, terminations, accommodations, human rights issues, workplace investigations, and employment standards compliance.
  • Represent clients in employment-related disputes, mediations, negotiations, labour arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and litigation matters.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documentation.
  • Provide practical, strategic, and business-focused advice tailored to client needs.
  • Manage files independently while collaborating with partners and other members of the practice group.
  • Assist with client development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • 2+ years of employment law experience.
  • Experience advising employee and employer-side clients on a variety of workplace issues.
  • Strong advocacy, negotiation, drafting, and legal research skills.
  • Experience handling employment disputes, workplace investigations, labour arbitrations, and human rights matters is considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-management skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong work ethic, sound judgment, and commitment to client service.

What's Offered

  • Exposure to sophisticated employment law matters.
  • Direct client contact and significant file responsibility.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply or reach out directly to: [email protected].

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