Lawyer – Construction Litigation (7+ Years of Experience)

Lépine Talent inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Group RRSP program

Hybrid work arrangement

3 weeks vacation

13 statutory holidays

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. is assisting a well-established Quebec law firm in recruiting a lawyer with at least seven years of experience in commercial and construction litigation.

The role offers ownership of files within a dynamic, collaborative team and a hybrid work arrangement across Quebec offices. The ideal candidate will be a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec, with excellent drafting, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills, and fluency in French.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial and construction litigation.
• Experience in professional liability litigation is an asset.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Strong command of French, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in client development and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Advising and representing clients in commercial disputes and construction-related litigation.
• Developing legal strategies tailored to the specific issues of each case.
• Drafting legal opinions, demand letters, and court proceedings.
• Preparing and conducting examinations and representing clients before the courts.
• Participating in negotiations and negotiating out-of-court settlements.
• Independently managing files while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to the growth of the practice and business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Construction litigation

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

French fluency

Independent work

Client development

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm in Quebec, is seeking a lawyer with at least 7 years of experience in commercial and construction litigation to join its team.

This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional looking to take ownership of their files while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a variety of commercial and construction litigation matters, including:

• Advising and representing clients in commercial disputes and construction-related litigation
• Developing legal strategies tailored to the specific issues of each case
• Drafting legal opinions, demand letters, and court proceedings
• Preparing and conducting examinations and representing clients before the courts
• Participating in negotiations and negotiating out-of-court settlements
• Independently managing files while maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the growth of the practice and business development initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial and construction litigation
• Experience in professional liability litigation is considered an asset
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Strong command of French, both written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
• Interest in client development and business growth

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• A stimulating, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 3 weeks of vacation and 13 statutory holidays per year
• Group insurance coverage and a group RRSP program
• A high level of autonomy and opportunities for professional development
• A hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance
• The opportunity to work from various offices across Quebec, including Montreal, Laval, Brossard, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Granby, and Saint-Hyacinthe