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Employment Law Clerk – 5–7 Years’ Experience Location:  North York, Toronto Posted by:  Cartel Inc. Legal Recruitment   About the Role: Our client, a full-service law firm in North York, is seeking an experienced Employment Law Clerk to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a seasoned employment lawyer on a broad range of matters, from contentious employment disputes to advisory work for corporate clients.   Key Responsibilities: Draft and review employment agreements, termination letters, settlement agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on employment law issues, including wrongful dismissal, human rights, and workplace policies. Assist with managing files, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, and tribunals. Prepare court, arbitration, or tribunal documents and assist with filings. Support the lawyer in case strategy, discovery, and preparation for hearings or mediations.   Qualifications: 5–7 years of experience in employment law or related litigation. Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Familiarity with Ontario employment standards, human rights law, and relevant tribunals.   What We Offer: Hands-on experience with a senior employment lawyer. Exposure to a full-service practice with a variety of employment matters. Supportive and professional work environment in North York.   How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Cartel Inc. Legal Recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ben@Cartelinc.com

Fasken is seeking up to 2 associates to join its securitization practice within the Banking and Finance Group in Toronto. Our ideal candidate[s] will have between 2 and 6 years of demonstrated interest and experience in lending and debt finance work. Candidate[s] must possess strong academic credentials, superior analytical and organization ability and excellent written and oral communication skills. While not required, experience in debt capital markets and/or securitizations/structured finance is preferred. Fasken's Banking & Finance Practice Group has been quick to respond to the constantly changing financing environment. Our lawyers are renowned for their extensive lending and financing expertise. We provide advice to and represent a broadly based and diversified number of providers and consumers of credit around the world. By acting for both lenders and borrowers in transactions ranging from simple bi-lateral credit agreements to complex multifacility, multicurrency financings with multiple syndicates and by representing both issuers and underwriters/arrangers in debt capital markets and structured finance transactions, clients benefit from our in-depth know-how and practical results-oriented perspective. The successful candidate will enjoy an opportunity for professional growth within a creative and business-focused atmosphere, a competitive compensation structure and exposure to sophisticated banking and finance work. Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a cover letter, resume and law school transcripts. At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm. We always strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for eligible candidates. Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates; however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.        

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is hiring a bright, energetic, and self-motivated attorney to join the Product & Commercial Legal team. As counsel, you will strengthen and scale Lyft’s privacy practices and compliance as a key member of our privacy legal function. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of Lyft’s global expansion within an evolving industry. Responsibilities: Provide specialist advice on all aspects of global privacy law and regulation, including data protection, data retention, and data breach rules Review new initiatives for privacy by design considerations and launch readiness Draft and negotiate privacy terms in legal agreements Support aspects of Lyft’s privacy compliance programs, including impact assessments, certifications, program assessments and audits, regulatory compliance projects, data subject requests, training, and policy development Work with information security colleagues and other stakeholders to manage legal aspects of incident response Collaborate with and support other key departments within Lyft (e.g., Product, Privacy Engineering, Information Security, Employment/People, Public Policy, Communications) Track and advise on new and evolving privacy and data laws and regulations Support company engagement with government, industry, and consumer groups on privacy issues Experience & Skills: 5+ years of legal experience working in a leading law firm and/or in-house counseling in data privacy or information security issues (experience in a tech company is a plus) Subject matter expertise across the privacy law spectrum (e.g., GDPR, CPRA, PIPEDA, data breach requirements). CIPP or similar certification is a plus. Legally entitled to practice law in Canada and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Experience working on contracts and commercial transactions, especially data processing agreements Excellent issue-spotting skills, attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills (written and verbal) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well and adapt in a dynamic, high-pressure environment Experience as a project manager, including working with engineering and product teams to deliver cross-functional results Ability to think creatively and comfort with working in new and developing fields and technologies Self-motivated with good business judgment Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits Mental health benefits Family building benefits Child care and pet benefits Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account RRSP plan to help save for your future In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible. Subsidized commuter benefits Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request. Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $172,000 - CAD $215,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.    

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk. Your Role And Responsibilities In Canada, the Legal & Regulatory Affairs team is centered in Markham, Ontario, at the IBM Canada Software Lab and has professionals located in various parts of the country. The team is comprised of a high-performing and independent do-ers, and also one other’s best collaborators, who work together to efficiently provide high value legal support in a number of core areas including information technology, general commercial, employment, intellectual property, privacy and data security. We are looking to add to our diverse high energy team a Staff Counsel experienced in negotiating complex transactions. The successful candidate will handle supporting the IBM business in Canada in the drafting, review and negotiation of complex customer contracts across all areas of IBM's products and services. You are experienced in advising executives on practical risk and litigation strategies in a fast-paced environment on various legal matters. This could include reviewing, interpreting, and providing advice on federal, provincial and local laws, regulatory matters, supplier contracts, IBM policies and practices, business conduct and ethics. *** This role will involve supporting clients across Canada, therefore the candidate must be bilingual (i.e. both fully fluent in French and English).*** Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise Bilingual English and French (verbal and written) is mandatory Qualified to practice law in Quebec, Ontario or another common law province. At least 5-10 years’ experience in Information Technology Law in private practice or multinational company Ability to provide independent advice to senior-level management on complex matters within a tight timeline Excellent communication skills Fluent in Microsoft Word (i.e., able to execute contract document drafting and revisions) Solid organization skills Preferred Technical And Professional Experience Experience working within IT firms selling and/or procuring IT products and services Experience in privacy, data security and related legal matters Capability in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint Project management training or experience Qualified to practice civil law in the province of Quebec