Associate, Construction Litigation - Permanent - 19334

LRO Staffing; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Associate will join a Toronto-based team handling sophisticated construction disputes. You will manage and litigate complex matters, collaborating with experienced lawyers to deliver strategic, thoughtful solutions.

Hybrid role in Downtown Toronto; salary range CAD 180,000– CAD 255,000 per year. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and bring strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction litigation or dispute resolution experience.
• Working knowledge of the Construction Act (liens, holdbacks, trust claims, prompt payment and adjudication) an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a broad range of construction dispute matters from strategy through resolution.
• Lead and assist with construction lien and trust claims, delay and deficiency disputes, and contract disputes.
• Advise on and advance matters under the Construction Act, including prompt-payment and adjudication proceedings.
• Contribute to litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Take independent carriage of files with appropriate autonomy.
• Collaborate with lawyers across multiple practice areas on multi-disciplinary matters

Skills

Construction litigation

Dispute resolution

Analytical skills

Collaborative

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a Senior Associate to join their team in downtown Toronto! This role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys complex work, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, strategic legal solutions. You will work alongside experienced professionals on sophisticated construction matters while continuing to expand your advocacy, analytical, and leadership skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage and support a broad range of construction dispute matters from strategy through resolution
• Lead and assist with construction lien and trust claims, delay and deficiency disputes, and contract disputes
• Advise on and advance matters under the Construction Act, including prompt-payment and adjudication proceedings
• Contribute to litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution proceedings
• Take independent carriage of files with appropriate autonomy
• Collaborate with lawyers across multiple practice areas on multi-disciplinary matters

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 3+ years of construction litigation or dispute resolution experience
• Working knowledge of the Construction Act (liens, holdbacks, trust claims, prompt payment and adjudication) an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work
• Interest in ongoing professional growth and development

About the Job

• Hybrid role located (3 days) in Downtown Toronto, ON
• Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $255,000 annually

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.