Attorney - Canadian Business Immigration - Toronto
About The Position
As a Canadian Business Immigration Attorney, you will help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce. EY Law LLP helps companies and their employees efficiently relocate wherever they need them to be. The firm's comprehensive range of Canadian business immigration services include advising on immigration issues and the use of international agreements in immigration matters, to arranging entry visas, work permits or permanent resident status-makes operating across borders less painful and more cost-effective for employers. And for employees, these services mean less stressful, low-risk cross-border travel. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Requirements
- Law degree and licensed (in good standing) to practice law in Canada.
- Minimum of 1-5 years of Canadian business immigration experience, with and emphasis in managing temporary and permanent residence applications for high volume engagements.
- Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Quebec immigration regulations is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal French language skills and, because this role interacts with National and or Global clients, bilingualism in French and English is a definite asset
- The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.
- Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects.
- High level of professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of challenging Canadian business immigration services and contribute to developing solutions for our diverse clients.
- Provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.
- Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of Canadian business immigration law, including temporary work permits (LMIA and LMIA exempt) and permanent residence applications, effectively applying this knowledge to client situations.
- Prepare, review, and submit applications in a high-volume environment.
- Making submissions to ports of entry, consulates, and visa posts worldwide.
- Manage client deliverables and expectations and demonstrate an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
- Facilitating the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
- Manage law clerks and other client service team members.
- Be an active member of our Canadian immigration practice in implementing best practices.
- Experience in business development.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Discretionary bonus program
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Great vacation policy
- Firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
- Statutory holidays
- Paid personal days (based on province of residence)
- Range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
- Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- Freedom and flexibility to handle your role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
