Commercial Litigation Associate - Calgary

Stikeman Elliott LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stikeman Elliott LLP in Calgary is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate. The successful candidate will have 2 to 6 years of civil and commercial litigation experience, including arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution.

The role offers mentorship and sponsorship opportunities at Partner and Associate levels, with a strong national platform and opportunities to collaborate across offices. Excellent academic credentials and strong client service skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of civil and commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to mentor junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Represent domestic and international clients.
• Collaborate with a collegial team across offices.
• Develop skills in oil and gas, construction, governance, securities, and related areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Education

Law degree

Bar admission Alberta

Job description

Job Category: Associates

Requisition Number: COMME002022

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Calgary Office
Calgary, AB T2P 5C5, CAN

Description

Stikeman Elliott LLP, one of Canada's pre-eminent business law firms, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for its Calgary office. Stikeman Elliott prides itself on providing excellent learning and development opportunities and support for its Associates. This is a great opportunity to join a collegial and leading group of lawyers in our Calgary office.

The successful candidate will have 2 to 6 years of experience working on civil and commercial litigation matters, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution.

This is an excellent opportunity for long-term career growth, with robust mentorship and sponsorship opportunities at the Partner and Associate levels.

Stikeman Elliott has been named as one of the Kincentric Best Employers in Canada for 15 consecutive years. Being awarded this recognition is a testament to the exceptional workplace that our hardworking and dedicated people have created. Stikeman Elliott LLP prides itself on providing excellent learning and development opportunities and support for its Associates. Stikeman Elliott LLP has a strong national platform with excellent opportunities to collaborate across offices

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a collegial team and hone your skills in a broad range of significant commercial litigation with our dynamic team of lawyers. You will be involved in representing domestic and international clients in all areas of commercial litigation including matters involving oil and gas, construction law, corporate governance, securities, shareholder activism, product liability, professional liability, and more.

The successful candidate will have:

• a law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta;
• a desire to do excellent work;
• excellent academic credentials;
• a breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment, and strong analytical and drafting skills;
• excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative, and the ability to work well on a variety of teams; and
• excellent organizational, project management and leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple time sensitive priorities.

At Stikeman Elliott, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of who we are. Our culture attracts talented individuals that hold unique beliefs, orientations and perspectives, but share an approach to the way we do business. Our growing global client base benefits from the broad range of legal talent at our firm, comprised of people from different backgrounds and abilities who hold varied skill sets and forms of expertise.