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I am an articling student who was offered a hireback as a junior associate at my current firm back in January. I would be set to officially start sometime mid-summer following my call to the bar. However, I have not yet received anything in writing, and I accepted the position with a verbal handshake agreement in a closed room with my principal, without anyone present. He has since informed the other employees that I will be staying on. My principal has promised me via email that incoming work will eventually be assigned to me, though I have no written guarantees for anything beyond that related to my role. What options are available to me regarding potentially not proceeding with this anticipated position?
You are under no obligation to continue with the role. Since you did not sign a contract, there is no minimum resignation notice period you must comply with before resigning. However, good practice would be two weeks notice of resignation.