Lawyer

About This Role

This role is for a Commercial Litigation Associate with at least two years of experience to join a litigation team. It offers meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and the ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters from inception through resolution, working on a broad range of disputes including corporate and commercial litigation, construction disputes, and breach of contract claims.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation files from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, applications, affidavits, settlement documents, and legal correspondence
• Conduct examinations for discovery
• Attend mediations, pre-trials, and court appearances
• Develop litigation strategies across corporate/commercial, construction, and employment disputes
• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients
• Collaborate with lawyers, law clerks, and support staff
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders
• Ensure all deadlines, court requirements, and procedural obligations are met

Requirements

• 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Experience appearing before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
• Proven ability to independently manage files with minimal supervision
• Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and client relationship management skills

Nice to have:

• Experience handling corporate/commercial, construction, employment, or contract disputes
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and practice
• Ability to manage multiple files while meeting critical deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client and colleague relationships
• Strategic and creative problem-solving skills
• Desire to contribute to a growth-oriented and professional environment

Benefits

• Dedicated law clerk and administrative support
• Exposure to a diverse range of litigation matters
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Meaningful client interaction and opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing Ontario law firm.