EY Law - Employment Lawyer - Toronto

EY Law - Employment Lawyer - Toronto

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: 12 Nov 2025

Job description

Requisition ID: 1619497

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As an Employment Lawyer at EY Law, you will be instrumental in providing expert legal advice on complex labour and employment law matters in Canada. Our EY teams support clients through every phase of their business journey, from day-to-day employment issues, assisting them in navigating the legal intricacies associated with workforce management during restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and various forms of business transformation and advising on employment litigation matters. Join us to be part of a vibrant team that empowers clients to overcome legal challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on a wide range of employment law issues, including compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations, including discipline and investigations with a particular focus on Ontario businesses.

Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies and termination letters to ensure legal compliance and protect client interests.

Represent clients in employment-related litigation in court or at various administrative tribunals. Prepare all litigation materials including pleadings, motions, mediation, pre-trial briefs and other trial/hearing preparation materials.

Assist and work with the mergers and acquisitions team on the employment law matters that arise during the due diligence processes and draft key employee and founder agreements in the context of such transactions, whether on the seller or purchaser side.

Team with multi disciplinary EY colleagues in immigration, rewards, mobility and corporate law to provide Canadian and global clients with expert employment law advice for all their employee matters

Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and provide informed recommendations to clients.

Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with law society obligations and best practices.

Communicate effectively with EY colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Stay updated on changes in employment law and regulations to provide timely advice and training to clients.

Skills and attributes for success

Called to the bar in the province of Ontario; common law experience in other provinces is an asset

4+ years of relevant experience as an Employment Lawyer

This role involves interaction with clients and internal business partners operating nationally and globally where fluency in English is required.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: