Litigation Associate

Life After Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Life After Law is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer for a mid-sized downtown Toronto firm. The role covers a broad spectrum of litigation matters with opportunities for growth and variety.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and Ontario Bar, with 3–6 years of Commercial Litigation experience, including Commercial Court exposure. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. and be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3–6 years of commercial litigation experience; more is welcome.
• Experience in Commercial Court.
• Insolvency/receivership exposure is an asset.
• Experience in property disputes.
• Excellent drafting and oral/written communication.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of litigation matters including commercial, receivership, and real estate disputes.
• Provide advice to clients such as private lenders, property owners, builders, and landlords.
• Conduct legal research, file reviews, and prepare memoranda.
• Attend commercial court matters.
• Manage multiple files and deadlines with professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Independence

Time management

Project management

Prioritization

Education

J.D., Ontario Bar

Job description

Our client, a mid-size law firm in downtown Toronto, is looking to add a Commercial Litigation Lawyer to its growing team. The role will involve working on a broad range of litigation matters. The firm is open to lawyers with various levels of experience.

Your role will include:

• Working on a wide variety of files, including but not limited to commercial litigation, receivership, real estate litigation including mortgage enforcement and title claims, franchise litigation, derivatives, and professional claims
• Providing advice to a range of clients, including private lenders and borrowers, property owners, builders, contractors, landlords, real estate brokers, etc.
• Conducting legal research and analysis, file reviews, and preparing memoranda and other documents
• Attending commercial court matters

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

• J.D. and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3-6 years of Commercial Litigation experience (More experience welcomed!)
• Experience in Commercial Court
• Experience with insolvency/receivership is an asset
• Experience in property disputes
• Excellent drafting and verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business instinct and acumen
• Ability to handle files independently and as part of a team for complex matters
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Exceptional time management and project management skills, along with an ability to juggle multiple projects/priorities

This is an active opening for a current role.

The expected salary range is 160,000-200,000 depending on seniority and experience. Total compensation can can include bonus or incentives.

AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.

We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.