Labour and Employment Lawyer
About The Position
At Roper Greyell, we are leaders in workplace law and provide exceptional service in a thriving team culture. We foster respect, collaboration, and a supportive environment where team members can achieve both personal and professional goals. At Roper Greyell, every team member plays a vital role in our firm’s success and future direction. At Roper Greyell, our lawyers are skilled advocates, diligent solicitors and effective negotiators. We provide nuanced, practical legal advice on complex workplace issues, supporting clients across the full spectrum of workplace law. Our focus is on understanding our clients, their businesses, and the trends shaping their industries. We are committed to delivering sensible, practical, and cost-effective solutions to workplace challenges, always keeping our clients’ long-term strategic goals in mind. Simply put, we love what we do and value the strong relationships we’ve built—with our clients and with one another. “Team RG” is a critical part of our who we are. We take pride in fostering a culture of collaboration, where knowledge and experience are shared to benefit each other and our clients. We’re excited to welcome a new team member and celebrate the contributions they will make to our firm. We are looking for lawyer who is already well versed in labour and employment law with specialized experience in conducting complex workplace investigations with an advanced understanding of investigation scope and procedure and the impact on workplace dynamics. The role will include investigations work as well as advisory and hearing-based work.
Requirements
- Lawyer with 6+ years of call to the bar in good standing in a Canadian jurisdiction, with at least 3 years of experience in labour and employment law and in particular in workplace investigations
- Relevant training and experience in the conduct of trauma-informed and culturally safe workplace investigations
- Experience conducting workplace assessments and environmental scans
- Accurate and comprehensive investigation reports including reporting of findings, legal analysis and recommendations
- Experience with workplace investigations across diverse workplaces, including demonstrated skills in interviewing, reviewing evidence, and conducting credibility assessments
- Experience advising employers (unionized and non-unionized) on a wide variety of workplace law issues
- Experience with labour relations matters
- A client-focused approach to legal practice
- Strong communication and client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and advocacy skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- A desire to grow your career in workplace law at our Vancouver office
Benefits
- A dynamic career specializing in workplace law and workplace investigations
- A collegial work environment that celebrates professional and personal achievements
- A firm culture that supports work-life integration and sustainable career development
- A commitment to your growth through engaged mentorship and professional development opportunities
- A chance to contribute to your own success while being part of a forward-thinking firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
