Construction Litigation Associate

Life After Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Life After Law in Canada’s legal landscape is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate to join a leading Bay Street firm in Toronto. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience and a strong background in construction disputes, with a track record of delivering clear advocacy and sound judgment.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated construction and complex commercial matters, opportunities to take on responsibility, and a pathway to build a high-caliber practice under

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience in a reputable law firm.
• Experience in construction litigation and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced practitioners on construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Handle complex contractual claims, delay and disruption matters, lien proceedings.
• Develop advocacy and client-management skills on sophisticated files.
• Contribute to case strategy and document drafting.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction litigation

Advocacy skills

Analytical abilities

File management

Education

Juris Doctor / LLB

Bar admission in Ontario

Job description

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Life After Law is working with a leading Bay Street law firm that's looking to add a talented Construction Litigation Associate to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer with 3–5 years of experience who is looking to further develop their practice at a highly regarded firm while working on sophisticated construction disputes and complex commercial matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will work with experienced practitioners on a broad range of construction and infrastructure disputes, including complex contractual claims, delay and disruption matters, deficiency claims, lien proceedings and other disputes arising from major construction projects.

The role will provide significant exposure to sophisticated files and clients, along with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and develop strong advocacy and client-management skills.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience gained at a reputable law firm;
• Experience in construction litigation and/or complex commercial litigation;
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical, drafting and organizational abilities;
• The ability to manage files and competing priorities effectively;
• A strong academic and professional record; and
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Bay Street platform and build a sophisticated construction litigation practice alongside leading practitioners in the field.

This is an active opening for a current role.

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We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.