Associate Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Tier-one bonus program

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational incentives

Relocation package

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. represents a leading national business law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for its Calgary office.

The role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile commercial matters with mentorship at both Partner and Associate levels. You will work alongside leading lawyers on matters for domestic and international clients, gaining exposure to oil & gas, construction, governance, securities, shareholder activism, product liability,

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of civil and commercial litigation experience.
• Law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal knowledge and drafting skills.
• Sound business judgment and practical problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Initiative and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
• Commitment to producing excellent work.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of significant commercial litigation matters for domestic and international clients.
• Develop technical and advocacy skills while building client relationships.
• Collaborate with leading lawyers in a dynamic litigation group.
• Participate in sophisticated files including oil & gas, construction, governance, securities, and liability matters.
• Engage in arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Analytical ability

Drafting skills

Client service

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor / LLB

Bar admission in Alberta

Job description

Our valued client, a leading national business law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Calgary office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation lawyer with 2–6 years of experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-profile commercial matters while continuing to develop their practice within a collegial and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic litigation group with access to excellent mentorship and sponsorship at both the Partner and Associate levels, along with the resources and opportunities that come with a strong national platform.

The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers on a broad range of significant commercial litigation matters for both domestic and international clients.

The practice is varied and sophisticated and may include matters involving:

• Oil & gas
• Construction law
• Corporate governance
• Securities
• Shareholder activism
• Product liability
• Professional liability
• Civil and commercial litigation
• Arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate who wants to continue building strong technical and advocacy skills while gaining meaningful experience on complex matters and developing lasting client relationships.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• 2–6 years of relevant civil and commercial litigation experience
• A law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal knowledge, analytical ability and drafting skills
• Sound business judgment and a practical approach to problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills
• Initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a variety of teams
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
• A genuine commitment to producing excellent work

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Our valued client offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within one of Canada’s leading business law environments.

Associates benefit from strong mentorship, meaningful Partner interaction, sophisticated files, excellent learning and development opportunities, and the ability to collaborate with talented lawyers across a national platform.

What Our Client is Offering:

• Competitive tier-one base salary
• Competitive tier-one bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Educational incentives to support professional development
• Relocation package available, if applicable

For an ambitious commercial litigator looking for challenging work, exceptional professional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and a collegial team, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.