Junior Lawyer – Commercial Litigation

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. represents a leading national law firm seeking a junior lawyer to join its Montreal team. The role centers on commercial litigation with exposure to high-profile matters of national scope.

You will manage files under supervision, conduct in-depth legal research, draft opinions and pleadings, and collaborate across offices to support complex disputes and investigations. Québec Bar membership is required.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar.
• Commercial litigation experience at a leading Canadian or international firm or top litigation boutique.
• Hands-on experience managing files and representing clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Managing and contributing to complex commercial litigation matters.
• Working on class actions, investigations and regulatory disputes.
• Advising clients on legal and strategic matters.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings and written arguments.
• Preparing and arguing motions before the courts.
• Collaborating with teams across the firm on national mandates.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting opinions & pleadings

Autonomous & organized

Education

Québec Bar admission

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Ontario/Common law degree asset

Job description

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a junior lawyer with commercial litigation experience to join its Montreal team.

This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer looking to develop a high-level litigation practice and contribute to complex, high-profile matters with a national scope, including class actions, commercial disputes, investigations and regulatory matters.

Your Role

You will play an active role in managing files and work closely with lawyers in the Montreal office as well as colleagues across the firm’s other offices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and contributing to complex commercial litigation matters
• Working on class actions, investigations and regulatory disputes
• Advising clients on legal and strategic matters
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis
• Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings and written arguments
• Preparing and arguing motions before the courts
• Collaborating with teams across the firm on significant national mandates

Profile

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• Commercial litigation experience, ideally gained at a leading Canadian or international law firm or a recognized litigation boutique
• Hands-on experience managing files and representing clients before the courts
• Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Sound judgment and ability to advise sophisticated clients
• Autonomous, proactive and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Membership with the Law Society of Ontario or a common law degree considered an asset

The Opportunity

• Leading national law firm recognized for the quality of its practice
• Complex and high-profile matters with a national scope
• Sophisticated clientele
• Exposure to class actions, commercial disputes, investigations and regulatory matters
• Close collaboration across offices and practice groups
• Rigorous and collaborative environment that supports professional development