Litigation Lawyer Associate (3–5 Years Call) The Opportunity Our client is seeking a junior-to-mid-level associate to join a busy and diverse practice with a strong social justice orientation. This is a genuinely mixed mandate — part litigation, part solicitor work — and would suit a lawyer who wants breadth rather than early specialization, and who wants their day-to-day work to matter.

A demonstrated interest in and commitment to social justice is a significant asset.

What Youll Be Doing

Carrying a wide-ranging litigation caseload, including Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) files, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) applications, and Small Claims Court proceedings

Appearing before tribunals and courts, with real carriage of files and early responsibility

Advising on governance matters for charities, not-for-profits, and co-operatives

Handling employment law matters

Drafting, reviewing, and advising on commercial contracts and construction contracts

What Were Looking For

3–5 years call to the Ontario Bar,



in positive standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Experience appearing before administrative tribunals and/or courts is strongly preferred

Comfort moving between contentious and advisory work, and between subject areas

Strong drafting, file management, and client-facing skills, with the judgment to run matters with limited supervision

A demonstrated interest in and commitment to social justice is a significant asset

Details $110K-$130K (depending on year of call), with the possibility of an additional discretionary bonus of up to 5% depending on the firm’s revenues. Billing target of 1100 hours. 3 days in, 2 days remote.

Cartel Inc. and our client are equal opportunity employers.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process — please let us know if you require accommodation.

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📌 Litigation Lawyer Associate Social Justice Commitment A Plius Toronto
🏢 Cartel
📍 Toronto