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 You'll Be Doing

- Carrying a varied 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 We're Looking For

- 3–5 years' call to the Ontario Bar,



in good 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.

📌 Litigation Lawyer Associate (Social Justice Commitment a Plius) (Toronto)
🏢 Cartel
📍 Toronto