Associate Lawyer | LEGALLY BUILT

LEGALLY BUILT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LEGALLY BUILT in Calgary is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Calgary team. This hands-on role involves taking ownership of files and working directly with clients from strategy through execution on construction disputes, commercial litigation, contracts, lien matters, and related advisory work.

We are looking for someone practical, thoughtful, comfortable working independently, and confident managing both legal and client aspects of a file.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of post-call experience.
• Strong drafting, advocacy, judgment, and communication skills.
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing client files from intake through resolution
• Advising clients on construction and commercial disputes
• Appearing in court and handling procedural and advocacy work
• Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, briefs, correspondence, and settlement materials
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction and commercial contracts
• Advising on liens, payment disputes, contract interpretation, project issues, and risk
• Developing litigation strategy and practical resolution options
• Managing client relationships and communicating clearly on status, strategy, and next steps
• Working collaboratively with other lawyers and the operations team
• Contributing to precedents, internal resources, systems, and firm development

Skills

Independent file management

Litigation drafting

Client relationship management

Education

Law Society of Alberta membership

Job description

YOUR ROLE

LEGALLY BUILT is growing, and we are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our Calgary team.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can step into files, take ownership, and work directly with clients from strategy through execution. You will work across construction disputes, commercial litigation, contracts, lien matters, and related advisory work, with the opportunity to help shape the next stage of a growing boutique firm.

We are looking for someone who is practical, thoughtful, comfortable working independently, and confident managing both the legal and client sides of a file.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will work closely with our Founder and the broader LEGALLY BUILT team across a mix of contentious and advisory work, including:

• Independently managing client files from intake through resolution
• Advising clients on construction and commercial disputes
• Appearing in court and handling procedural and advocacy work
• Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, briefs, correspondence, and settlement materials
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction and commercial contracts
• Advising on liens, payment disputes, contract interpretation, project issues, and risk
• Developing litigation strategy and practical resolution options
• Managing client relationships and communicating clearly on status, strategy, and next steps
• Working collaboratively, other lawyers, and the operations team
• Contributing to precedents, internal resources, systems, and the continued development of the firm

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You may be a strong construction lawyer already, or an experienced commercial litigator or contracts lawyer who is interested in growing further into construction law.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Approximately 3+ years of post-call experience
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Strong experience in litigation, commercial disputes, contracts, or a combination of these
• The ability to independently manage files, deadlines, clients, and strategy
• Strong drafting, advocacy, judgment, and communication skills
• A practical, business-minded approach to legal advice
• Confidence working directly with clients and opposing counsel
• An interest in construction law and the construction industry
• A book of business is welcome, but not required

HOW WE WORK

At LEGALLY BUILT, how we practice law is just as important as the legal advice we provide.

Our BUILT Standards guide how we work with our clients and with each other:

B: Brave Ownership

We take responsibility for our work, communicate proactively, and address issues early.

U: Useful Clarity

We communicate and provide practical guidance that helps clients understand their options and next steps.

I: Intentional Care

Behind every issue is a person, a business, and a project. We never lose sight of what matters most.

L: Legal + Practical Excellence

We strive to deliver legal advice that is thoughtful, and informed by the realities of the construction industry.

T: Trusted Follow-Through

We earn trust through consistency, responsiveness, sound judgment, and doing what we say we’ll do.

WHY LEGALLY BUILT

LEGALLY BUILT is a Calgary-based boutique construction law firm focused on practical, strategic legal support for the construction industry. We are intentionally building a firm that combines strong legal work with better systems, stronger client relationships, and a more modern way of practicing.

This role is for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client work, and the opportunity to help shape a growing firm rather than simply fit into an established structure.

This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in Calgary.