Legal Counsel Litigation / Disputes

dentalcorp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental network in Canada seeks an experienced litigation professional to manage complex disputes and provide strategic legal solutions. The role involves supporting the Director, Legal, drafting critical legal documents, and overseeing external counsel relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a proven ability to work independently, and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. This position is based in Toronto with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Exceptional case management skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Experience representing a company in disputes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Legal, independently manage disputes.
• Draft various legal documents and agreements.
• Provide strategic litigation advice on disputes and case strategy.
• Oversee relationships with external counsel and manage budgets.
• Advise on labour, employment laws, and privacy matters.

Skills

Litigation management

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Who You Are

You are an experienced litigation professional ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced environment. You thrive on managing complex disputes, working with external counsel, and delivering strategic legal solutions under pressure. You’re looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact managing high impact litigation and disputes while collaborating with both internal teams and external legal counsel to protect the company’s interests.

This position is based out of Dentalcorp's Toronto Support Centre located at 181 Bay St. Mondays to Thursdays, and Fridays are work from home. Reporting to the Director, Legal, you will be a key player in managing the company’s disputes, strategic growth, and operational excellence initiatives. This is a demanding role requiring exceptional case management skills and the ability to handle multiple complex matter simultaneously.

In this role, you will

• Support the Director, Legal, and independently represent the company in disputes.
• Draft letters, minutes of settlement, pleadings, motion materials, facta, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, services agreements, and policies.
• Provide strategic litigation advice on ongoing and potential disputes, including case strategy development, risk assessment, and external counsel selection and management.
• Oversee external counsel relationships, including matter budgeting, billing review, case strategy alignment, and performance evaluation to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.
• Provide advice on applicable labour and employment laws as well as the labour and employment aspects of transactions and privacy matters.

What we're looking for

• A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Excellent analytical and research skills with strong attention to detail.
• A creative problem solver.
• A proven ability to work autonomously with excellent judgment.
• Bilingualism in French and English will be considered an asset.

About Dentalcorp

Dentalcorp is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. Dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal to be Canada's most trusted healthcare network.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At Dentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment / selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.