Associate Lawyer - Litigation

Impact Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on bankruptcy and insolvency matters, requiring a deep expertise in handling complex commercial disputes. You will represent clients in various litigation scenarios, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships. The firm offers a prestigious platform with high-caliber clients, a supportive culture, and numerous opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about commercial litigation and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Access to leading resources

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of post-call experience in commercial litigation and bankruptcy law.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Advise stakeholders in CCAA and BIA proceedings.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Bankruptcy Law

Insolvency Proceedings

Legal Research

Oral Advocacy

Written Advocacy

Client Relationship Management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experiencedCommercial Litigation Lawyerwith a strong focus onbankruptcy and insolvencymatters to join our dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in bankruptcy law and a proven ability to handle sophisticated commercial disputes arising from corporate restructurings, insolvency proceedings, and creditors’ rights litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency-related disputes.
• Advise secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, monitors, trustees, and other stakeholders in CCAA and BIA proceedings.
• Appear before all levels of Ontario courts and administrative tribunals, with a focus on commercial and insolvency-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motion materials, settlement agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Collaborate with partners and multidisciplinary teams on large-scale files and cross-border insolvency matters.
• Maintain and build strong client relationships through exceptional service and strategic legal advice.
• Stay current on legal developments in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and restructuring law.

Qualifications:

• J.D. or LL.B. and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 4–8 years of post-call experience with a strong emphasis on commercial litigation and bankruptcy/insolvency law.
• Demonstrated experience working on complex CCAA proceedings and related commercial disputes.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, legal research, and strategic planning capabilities.
• A team player with a client-focused mindset and business acumen.

Why Join Us:

• Prestigious platform with high-caliber clients and challenging work.
• Supportive, collaborative culture and opportunities for career growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to leading resources, training, and professional development.
  
  

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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