Senior Litigation Counsel - Commercial & Estates/Trusts

WeirFoulds LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto is seeking a mid to senior level Litigation Associate to join our thriving Litigation Practice Group. The successful candidate will practice both Commercial Litigation and Estates and Trusts Litigation, handling a broad range of challenging, sophisticated business disputes for a diverse client base.

As part of our collegial team, you will work with experienced litigators, manage document-intensive files, balance competing demands, and contribute to client service and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling complex Commercial Litigation matters.
• Experience or interest in Estates and Trusts litigation is an asset.
• Strong technical, legal, research, drafting and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurialism including client service and development.
• Ability to work with lawyers at all levels and be a team player.
• Ability to balance competing demands and be self-motivated, innovative and flexible.
• Ability to manage document-intensive files.
• Confidence to manage files and clients independently.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work with a few of our commercial litigators on challenging, sophisticated and complex business and estate litigation cases for a broad range of clients.
• Replacement role.
• WeirFoulds prides itself on providing the highest level of service to our clients and seeks self-starters who are dedicated to entrepreneurialism including client service, client development and building client relationships.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Estates & Trusts Litigation

Client service

Team player

Independent file management

Education

Law degree

Job description

WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto is seeking a mid to senior level Litigation Associate to join our thriving Litigation Practice Group. The successful candidate will practice both Commercial Litigation and Estates and Trusts Litigation, handling a broad range of challenging, sophisticated business disputes for a diverse client base.

As part of our collegial team, you will work with experienced litigators, manage document-intensive files, balance competing demands, and contribute to client service and