Lawyer

Barteaux Labour & Employment Lawyers Inc. is a management-side labour and employment law firm representing employers throughout Atlantic Canada. We are the Atlantic Canada member of the Employment Law Alliance – the world’s largest network of labour and employment lawyers. Our Firm has recently been recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law FirmsTM – Canada awards for Tier 1 Halifax, Labour and Employment Law and Immigration Law. Nancy F. Barteaux, K.C. and Andrea Baldwin were also again recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada.

We pride ourselves on our collegial work environment and emphasize the importance of a collaborative and positive culture. We offer the latest in technology, a beautiful office space in downtown Halifax, and competitive compensation and benefits.

We are growing our labour and employment team and are seeking a Junior and/or Senior Lawyer to join our practice. Ownership will be considered for a Lawyer applying with experience in labour and employment law and meeting other ownership criteria.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Provide advice and representation to a wide variety of private and public clients;
• Identify and conduct, or direct Associates, in comprehensive legal research;
• Engage in careful analysis of evidence and the law;
• Generate thoughtful and well-reasoned legal arguments;
• Work with our other lawyers to provide strategic advice on employment and
labour issues to our clients; and
• Prepare and present compelling oral arguments before courts and
administrative tribunals.

Skills and Qualifications:
• 1 – 5 or more years’ experience practising law;
• Knowledge of legislation covering all areas of labour and employment and
related laws (knowledge particular to Atlantic Canada would be an asset);
• A highly-motivated forensic self-starter who can work well both autonomously
and in a team environment;
• Attention to detail and proven organizational skill;
• Effective communicator; and
• A member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (out-of-Province candidates will
need to become a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society).