Associate

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive bonus plan

Retirement savings plan

Benefit premiums paid by the firm

Telemedicine services

Wellness matters: Flexible health and 

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Calgary seeks a mid-level litigation associate to join our awards‑winning group managing complex, high‑value commercial disputes for local, national and global clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience in litigation, excels in a team setting, and will contribute on a range of matters from energy and infrastructure to regulatory frameworks. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a path to grow within a world-class Canadian law firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience gained within a reputable practice with significant exposure to complex litigation matters
• Excellent client service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Willingness to take initiative
• Excellent academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Assisting as counsel with a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters in the areas mentioned above
• Drafting and presenting strong legal arguments through memos, briefs, facta, and court appearances
• Mentoring students and junior associates

Skills

3-5 years' experience

Strong client service

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Job description

The Norton Rose Fulbright litigation group in Calgary is one of the first choice practices for complex, high-value commercial work for local, national and global corporations. We have particular expertise in energy and infrastructure, transaction related disputes, construction, bankruptcy and insolvency, and the regulatory frameworks governing the energy industry. Our Calgary office is currently seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join this group.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have three to five years’ experience in litigation in a team environment, assisting on high-value, complex commercial disputes.

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals, working with a collegial and collaborative litigation team at an established Canadian law firm.

You will be focusing on:

• Assisting as counsel with a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters in the areas mentioned above
• Drafting and presenting strong legal arguments through memos, briefs, facta, and court appearances
• Mentoring students and junior associates

What you bring to the role:

• 3-5 years’ experience gained within a reputable practice with significant exposure to complex litigation matters
• Excellent client service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Willingness to take initiative
• Excellent academic credentials

Why join our team:

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive bonus plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!

As a global law firm, we embrace a culture of excellence and working hard, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.

If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please contact Dominique Carrier-Robb, Calgary Legal Talent Director to further discuss your needs.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact Dominique Carrier-Robb, Calgary Legal Talent Director to discuss further.

We thank all candidates for their applications, but please note that we will be contacting only those whom we invite for an interview.

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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