Associate Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

Banack Deren LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Continuing legal education

Job summary

Banack Deren LLP, an Edmonton-based law firm, seeks an associate lawyer with 2-5 years of experience in commercial litigation, insolvency & restructuring, creditors' rights and/or construction litigation. The role offers the chance to work with established practitioners in a growing practice, with a focus on client relationships and practical legal advice.

The firm provides competitive salaries, a bonus structure, comprehensive health and dental benefits, a group RRSP plan with matching, and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in commercial litigation, insolvency & restructuring, creditors' rights and/or construction litigation.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload while focusing on corporate/commercial litigation, insolvency, restructuring, creditors' rights, and construction matters.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills incl. pleadings, motions, briefs and court documents.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients, opposing counsel and senior lawyers.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency & restructuring

Creditors' rights

Construction litigation

Job description

We are seeking an associate lawyer with 2-5 years of experience in commercial litigation, insolvency & restructuring, creditors' rights and/or construction litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside established practitioners in a growing litigation practice, who are committed to hiring and developing the best and brightest legal and business professionals.

About Us

Banack Deren LLP is an Edmonton-based law firm with roots dating back to 2017. Founded by Jason Banack as HGA Law and initially operating as part of the HGA Group, the firm began with a corporate and commercial practice and expanded to include a litigation practice in 2024 when Mandi Deren joined the firm as a partner. In 2026, the firm entered its next chapter when it rebranded as Banack Deren LLP, reflecting the firm’s distinct identity, values and vision for the future.

Before building Banack Deren LLP, Jason and Mandi each spent many years practicing at large downtown Edmonton law firms. Those experiences provided a strong foundation, but also shaped their vision for a different kind of firm: one that combines sophisticated legal work with close client relationships, a deeper understanding of the businesses and people it serves, and consistently thoughtful, practical and strategic advice.

Banack Deren LLP provides a broad range of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, construction law, employment law, and estate and succession planning. We are also a technology-forward firm and believe that thoughtful investment in technology, systems and processes allows us to work more efficiently, improve the client experience, and focus our time where it adds the greatest value.

We offer

• Competitive salaries.
• Bonus structure for billable and non-billable performance.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Group RRSP plan and matching program.
• Continuing legal education opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Committed to developing relationships with our clients to provide strategic legal advice and recommendations, and proactively identify issues.
• Detail-oriented and always focused on quality control.
• Approaches issues with business sense and provides pragmatic solutions.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload, with a focus on some combination of corporate/commercial litigation, insolvency, restructuring, creditors’ rights, and construction litigation.
• Able to conduct thorough legal research, and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents.
• Able to participate in applications, questionings, hearings, and trials, providing strategic support and representation.
• Is technology-savvy, adaptable, and eager to embrace innovative tools and streamlined processes in a modern legal practice.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Willing to collaborate and work closely with senior lawyers to develop case strategies and progress matters forward.
• A member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta;