Senior Litigation Associate - mississauga

Bilinguallink; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilinguallink in Canada seeks a Senior Associate to lead Aboriginal law litigation, focusing on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation and accommodation, reserve and title lands, and Indigenous self-determination and jurisdiction.

The role also engages with regulatory proceedings and broader public law matters, including constitutional and municipal law, offering opportunities to collaborate with Indigenous communities and governments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience appearing at multiple levels of court.
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, research, and drafting skills.
• Proven negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute legal and litigation strategy.
• Draft affidavits, pleadings, and applications.
• Interview witnesses, prepare evidence, and discovery materials.
• Appear before courts and tribunals at various levels.
• Support negotiations including self-government and jurisdiction.
• Independently manage client files.

Skills

Advocacy

Oral communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Civil procedure

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

About the Firm

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
• Proven negotiation 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.