Associate Lawyer, Canadian Business Immigration

Job description

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an associate lawyer to manage multiple and challenging Canadian business immigration engagements and to contribute to the delivery of solutions and ideas for our diverse clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate.

 
Your key responsibilities

EY’s people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

EY’s global alliance of independent law firms cooperate with our offices worldwide to provide our clients with integrated, quality service.  The business immigration specialists at EY LLP work closely with members of EY's Human Capital group, to help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce. EY LLP helps companies efficiently relocate people wherever they need them to be, anywhere in the world. The firm's comprehensive range of services-from advising on immigration issues and the use of international agreements in immigration matters, to arranging entry visas, work permits or permanent resident status-makes operating across borders less painful and more cost-effective for employers. And for employees, these services mean less stressful, low-risk cross-border travel.

Skills and attributes for success

•    Demonstrate a solid understanding of Canadian business immigration law and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations. 
•    Prepare and submit applications for Canadian employment authorizations, permanent residence, citizenship and passport matters. 
•    Make submissions to embassies, consulates and visa posts worldwide. 
•    Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel. 
•    Deal with immigration-related issues ranging from expatriate and international corporate taxation to social security, provincial health insurance and immigrant trusts. 
•    Manage law clerks and other client service team members.

To qualify for the role you must have

•    Law degree along with a Canadian call to the bar 
•    Two to four years of post-call business immigration experience. 
•    Broad exposure to Canadian immigration law. 
•    Excellent managerial, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have 

•    The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
•    Sound professional judgement and high level of professionalism 

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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:

•    Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
•    Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
•    The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work and with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.  

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. Apply today.

EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.