Employment Lawyer

Hummingbird Lawyers is always looking for exceptional talent to join our growing team.

We are a strong, multi-faceted Ontario boutique law firm with a collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial approach to the practice of law. across a diverse range of practice areas, including Real Estate, Corporate, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Family, Wills and Estates, Entertainment, Employment, Criminal, Medical Malpractice, and Health Law.

We are currently seeking an Employment Lawyer with 3+ years of post-call experience to join our Employment Law team.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated employment lawyer looking to build a sophisticated and rewarding practice within a growing Ontario boutique firm.

The ideal candidate is a passionate, driven, and client-focused lawyer who is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and in good standing, with at least three years of post-call Employment Law experience, excluding articling.

You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of Ontario employment matters, develop meaningful client relationships, take ownership of files, and play an active role in the continued growth of our Employment Law practice.

At Hummingbird Lawyers, associates work in a genuinely collegial and supportive environment. We believe excellent lawyers develop through meaningful work, strong mentorship, increasing autonomy, and opportunities to build their own professional profile. You will be encouraged and supported in developing your legal skills, client relationships, and business-development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters;
• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, executive compensation arrangements, workplace policies, and other employment-related documents;
• Advising on hiring, termination, severance, accommodation, workplace policies, leaves, and other workplace issues;
• Managing employment litigation, including wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal claims;
• Conducting legal research and providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients;
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, motions, mediation materials, settlement documentation, and other legal documents;
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in mediations and other dispute-resolution processes;
• Managing files independently while working collaboratively with other members of the Employment Law team and lawyers across the firm;
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships; and
• Contributing to the growth and development of Hummingbird Lawyers’ Employment Law practice.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Be licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and in good standing;
• Have at least 3 years of post-call experience practising Ontario Employment Law, excluding articling;
• Have strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, common law principles, and employment-related litigation;
• Be comfortable managing files independently from intake through resolution;
• Possess excellent written and oral advocacy and communication skills;
• Be practical, commercially minded, and solutions-oriented;
• Be highly organized and attentive to detail;
• Demonstrate strong judgment and a commitment to providing exceptional client service;
• Be interested in developing both their legal practice and business-development skills; and
• Value collegiality, mentorship, innovation, and an entrepreneurial approach to the practice of law.

Why Hummingbird Lawyers?

At Hummingbird Lawyers, we believe that a great law firm is built around great people. We foster an open and collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop their practices, and contribute ideas.

You will have access to mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities for professional and business development, while working alongside lawyers across multiple practice areas.

We offer:

• Competitive base compensation based on experience;
• An industry-leading, transparent bonus structure with an unlimited compensation ceiling;
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements, including the ability to work remotely part-time;
• Benefits including health and dental coverage;
• Paid time off;
• A collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial work environment;
• Mentorship and professional-development opportunities; and
• The opportunity to build and grow your Employment Law practice within an established and expanding Ontario boutique firm.

Location & Hours

This is a full-time position based out of our Toronto-Yorkville office, with the flexibility to work remotely on select days.

Our standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lawyers are expected to manage their practices effectively and meet all client, court, professional, and other applicable deadlines and obligations.

How to Apply

If you are a Lawyer with the required Employment Law experience and are in good standing with the LSO and looking for an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, develop your practice, and work within a progressive and entrepreneurial boutique firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.