Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Glebe neighborhood, Emond Harnden is a progressive and exciting
place to begin or enhance your career. As a boutique labour and employment law firm, we have
been representing the interests of management in both official languages since 1987.
Emond Harnden fosters a spirit of respect and collegiality between Partners, Associates, and staff,
and we recognize that in order to provide the level of service our clients expect and deserve, lawyers
and staff must be passionate about what they do. We are seeking candidates who are aligned with
our entrepreneurial spirit, who care and see the value of their work, and who share our drive for
delivering high caliber client service.
Job Summary
Our labour and employment lawyers are responsible for providing legal advice and representing the
firm’s clients, while also participating in various business and client development initiatives for
the firm.
Specifically, an Emond Harnden Associate will:
• Advises clients on strategic workplace issues, including employment standards, human
rights, employment contracts, occupational health and safety, workplace policies and
procedures, and human resources strategies;
• Advises school boards on matters of education law and language rights, school safety,
special education, equity and inclusion, privacy, student discipline, including suspension or
expulsion hearings;
• Advises school boards and represents them on constitutional law matters, particularly
under section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
• Represents clients in collective bargaining, mediation, administrative hearings, grievance
arbitration, and civil litigation;
• Represents clients before administrative tribunals, including the Human Rights Tribunal and
the Ontario Labour Relations Board;
• Drafts legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, administrative policies and procedures, and
other legal documents; and
• Conducts all necessary documentary and jurisprudential research and analysis.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• LL.B or J.D. with excellent grades;
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
Focus:
• Labour and Employment Law
• Civil litigation
• Knowledge of education law
• Knowledge of constitutional law
Knowledge and skills the successful candidate would possess:
• Bilingualism (written, oral, comprehension) and the ability to practice law in French are
required;
• Understanding that the true practice of law has a large business development element;
• Willingness or desire to learn about the business of law and the workings of a legal
practice;
• Self-confident, motivated, and able to build a network and clientele;
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a group;
• Meticulous;
• Ability to meet deadlines.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to resumes@ehlaw.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted.
EH is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an
accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department at resumes@ehlaw.ca.
