The opportunity

As a Canadian Business Immigration Lawyer, you will help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce. EY Law LLP helps companies and their employees efficiently relocate wherever they need them to be. The firm's comprehensive range of Canadian business immigration services include 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. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

As a Lawyer, you will join our Canadian Business Immigration team. You will manage the delivery of challenging Canadian business immigration services and contribute to developing solutions for our diverse clients. You will provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Skills and attributes for success

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of Canadian business immigration law, including temporary work permits (LMIA and LMIA exempt) and permanent residence applications, effectively applying this knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare, review, and submit applications in a high-volume environment.
• Making submissions to ports of entry, consulates, and visa posts worldwide.
• Manage client deliverables and expectations and demonstrate an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
• Facilitating the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
• Manage law clerks and other client service team members.
• Be an active member of our Canadian immigration practice in implementing best practices.
• Experience in business development.

Qualifications

• Law degree and licensed (in good standing) to practice law in Canada.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of Canadian business immigration experience, with and emphasis in managing temporary and permanent residence applications for high volume engagements.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Knowledge of Quebec immigration regulations is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal French language skills and, because this role interacts with National and or Global clients, bilingualism in French and English is a definite asset
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects.
• High level of professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information.

What we look for

We seek dedicated team players who collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals while also managing their own workload and professional growth. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to helping organizations navigate the complexities of U.S. business immigration. If you have the confidence to advocate for clients and influence a team that supports multinational companies in their immigration needs, this role is for you.

What we offer you

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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.