DeMelo Heathcote is hiring. We are a boutique criminal defence firm, that has experienced tremendous growth over the years, and is the largest criminal defence firm in southwest Ontario. We service the London area primarily, but take cases all over southwest Ontario, including Sarnia, Windsor, Chatham, St. Thomas, Woodstock, and Goderich.

We are looking to hire another Associate Lawyer. We are somewhat adaptable as to the start time - although sooner is better. For the right person, we'd be willing to wait until the fall or early winter.

What is most important to us is that we only want folks to apply if they are confident they 1)want to work in London; and 2) want to work in criminal defence. Please do not apply if you are unsure about either of these factors in your own life.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with one of the most compassionate, supportive and fun teams. We have the best people working for us, and often get complimented on how well our team works together. We lean hard into mentoring. Our employment packages include options for health/dental benefits, additional health/wellness days than the standard starting role, and at the 2 year anniversary mark, a pension.





Associates can expect to begin with a salary of $80K, depending on year of call and experience.

If you are interested in working with us, we encourage serious applicants to send their resumes and cover letter to us by 5:00 on Friday, August 28, 2026. Please send them to [email protected] and [email protected]. Your cover letter should indicate what your ties are to London and/or southwest Ontario, and if lacking these ties, why you are willing to relocate here. Similarly, please ensure you tell us about your criminal law experience and why criminal defence is your calling.

Please provide your law school transcripts, and if you are not yet called to the Bar but expect to be called soon, please provide us with further information.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON N6B 2S7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Lawyer (London)
🏢 DeMelo Heathcote
📍 London