Corporate/Commercial Litigator

Top Tier Talent Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal team in Hamilton seeks an experienced Corporate/Commercial Litigator to manage diverse litigation cases. The role involves overseeing disputes, from business contracts to mergers, and offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as a dynamic work environment for legal professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Extended health care benefits

RRSP matching program after one year of service

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of litigation experience.
• Proven courtroom skills in Superior Court trials.
• Expertise in contract law and shareholder disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate commercial litigation matters and manage cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and legal opinions.
• Collaborate with the litigation team on complex cases and provide strategic legal advice.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Contract law

Negotiation

Client management

Legal research

Strategic management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Corporate/Commercial Litigator

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Corporate/Commercial Litigator to join a growing, innovative legal team in Hamilton. This firm offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where legal professionals thrive. As part of a dedicated group of lawyers, youll work on high-caliber, complex cases, contributing to a practice that is recognized as a leader in the region.

In this role, you will manage a diverse range of corporate commercial litigation matters, from disputes over business contracts to shareholder agreements, mergers, and acquisitions. You will be responsible for managing cases from inception through to resolution, working closely with clients and senior partners to provide exceptional legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder remedies, debt collection, enforcement actions, business disputes, and estate litigation.
• Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation across various industries.
• Conduct in-depth legal research, case analysis, and prepare pleadings, motions, and legal opinions.
• Independently manage cases from start to finish, including court appearances, discovery, and settlement negotiations, while receiving strong mentorship and support.
• Collaborate with the litigation team on complex and high-stakes cases.
• Provide strategic legal advice on dispute resolution and corporate governance best practices.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4+ years of litigation experience, including Superior Court trials and motions.
• Proven courtroom advocacy skills and experience handling complex legal disputes.
• Expertise in contract law, shareholder disputes, debt enforcement, business, and estate litigation.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files with a strategic approach.
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to build and grow a practice.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended health care benefits
• RRSP matching program after one year of service