Lawyer – Civil and Commercial Litigation (5+ Years)

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal , Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group insurance and retirement plan

Flexible and collaborative work env.

People-focused firm

Dynamic and supportive team

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. seeks an experienced lawyer for its Montréal office to handle civil and commercial litigation. The candidate will manage diverse files, represent clients before courts, and provide strategic advice on complex disputes.

Requirements include a valid Québec Bar membership, at least 5 years in civil and commercial litigation, excellent drafting and oral skills in French, and the ability to work autonomously within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Québec Bar membership required.
• Minimum 5 years of civil and commercial litigation experience.
• Experience representing clients before courts.
• Strong drafting and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken French.
• Ability to independently manage files with strong organization.
• Team-oriented and proactive with client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and commercial litigation files.
• Draft demand letters, court filings, and related documents.
• Represent clients before trial and appellate courts.
• Navigate construction law, real estate disputes, insolvency.
• Provide strategic legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with other practice groups on litigation matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

French language

Autonomy

File management

Client relationship management

Education

Québec Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to join its team.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience handling complex commercial disputes and will play a key role in managing files, representing clients before the courts and providing strategic legal advice.

Your Role

You will manage a diverse range of civil and commercial litigation matters and advise clients on various legal issues. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and taking the lead on civil and commercial litigation files
• Drafting demand letters, court proceedings and other litigation-related documents
• Representing clients before trial and appellate courts
• Handling matters involving construction law, shareholder disputes, real estate litigation and insolvency
• Providing strategic legal advice and developing solutions tailored to clients’ needs
• Collaborating with other practice groups within the firm on matters involving litigation issues

Profile

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation
• Solid experience representing clients before the courts
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken French
• Strong autonomy and ability to independently manage files
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously
• Team-oriented, versatile and proactive
• Strong ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Portable book of business considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance and retirement plan
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• A people-focused firm
• Dynamic and supportive team environment
• Stimulating mandates and a high-quality professional environment