Senior Litigation Associate

RemotePeople; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RemotePeople is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Aboriginal law litigation practice in Canada. The role focuses on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation, and governance matters, with engagement in regulatory proceedings and public law litigation.

The candidate will handle high‑level advocacy, legal research, and drafting, appearing before courts at multiple levels, and independently managing client files within a team that emphasizes continuous learning and respectful collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience appearing at various levels of court.
• Strong advocacy, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, research, and drafting skills.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Familiarity with civil procedure.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute legal and litigation strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, affidavits, pleadings, and applications.
• Draft legislation for Indigenous governments and coordinate implementation of agreements.
• Interview witnesses, prepare evidence, and prepare for discovery.
• Appear before courts and tribunals, including arguing applications and oral submissions.
• Facilitate community sessions on law-making and support Elders' and knowledge keepers' deliberations.
• Prepare for trial, including developing questions and statements, and appear at all levels of court.
• Support negotiations, including self-government, jurisdictional, and exploratory discussions.
• Independently manage client files.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Legal research

Drafting skills

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Education

Ontario bar eligibility

Job description

Our client is a national leader with a reputation built on results, determination, and deep subject-matter expertise, the firm fosters a culture of excellence, cultural competency, continuous learning, and mutual respect. They are known for being bold, creative, and strategic- and for holding themselves to a high standard of accountability to both clients and colleagues.

Role Overview

This Senior Associate role sits within the firm's Aboriginal law litigation practice, with a primary focus on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation and accommodation, reserve and Aboriginal title lands, and Indigenous self-determination and jurisdiction. The associate will also engage with regulatory proceedings and broader public law litigation, including constitutional, administrative, and municipal law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute legal and litigation strategy
• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, affidavits, pleadings, and applications
• Draft legislation for Indigenous governments and coordinate implementation of agreements
• Interview witnesses, prepare evidence, and prepare for discovery
• Appear before courts and tribunals, including arguing applications and oral submissions
• Facilitate community sessions on law-making, and support Elders' and knowledge keepers' deliberations on Indigenous teachings and knowledge systems
• Prepare for trial, including developing questions and statements, and appear at all levels of court
• Support negotiations, including self-government, jurisdictional, and exploratory discussions
• Independently manage client files

Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of litigation experience
• Experience appearing at various levels of court
• Strong advocacy, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, research, and drafting skills
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment
• Familiarity with civil procedure
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or eligible)

Assets (Not Required)

• Experience working with Indigenous communities or individuals
• Experience in Aboriginal and Constitutional law
• Familiarity with regulatory hearing processes
• Experience with negotiation/consultation processes involving Indigenous Nations, government, and industry

Process

Candidates will be assessed on a confidential basis. No details will be shared with any employer, including the candidate's current firm, without their explicit consent. Firm name and further details provided after initial screening call.