Litigation Lawyer - Debt Recovery (FT)

Recruiting For Less; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Toronto boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their disputes team. The role involves managing files end-to-end and advising institutional clients on recovery strategies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of litigation experience and be licensed with the Law Society of Ontario. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Benefits

Vacation

Sick days

Indoor parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience in commercial, banking/insolvency or civil.
• Comfortable in court with strong written advocacy and drafting skills.
• Experience with BIA/CCAA, fraud/forgery, PPSA/priority issues is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage files end-to-end: strategy, pleadings, motions, and trials.
• Draft and argue motions including summary judgment and injunctions.
• Advise clients on risk, recovery strategy, and resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written advocacy

Client communication

Education

Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Job Description

Our Toronto boutique law firm client acts for Canada's largest financial institutions. They are growing rapidly and seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their disputes team which handles: debt recovery and enforcement, commercial insolvency, mortgage remedies, forged instruments, fraud recovery, and priority disputes.

The Role

Matters include recovery actions (secured / unsecured), mortgage enforcement & power of sale, receiverships and CCAA / BIA issues, fraudulent conveyances, negotiable instruments / forgery claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage files end-to-end: strategy, pleadings, motions, discoveries, mediations, trials / appeals.
• Draft and argue motions (including summary judgment, security / priority relief, injunctions).
• Advise institutional clients on risk, recovery strategy, and cost-effective resolution.
• Work closely with partners and associates.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience (commercial, banking / insolvency or civil).
• Comfortable in court; strong written advocacy and drafting.
• Proven file management and client communication skills.
• Asset: experience with BIA / CCAA, fraud / forgery, PPSA / priority issues, mortgage enforcement.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Compensation

$90-110k, Benefits, vacation, sick days, indoor parking.