Associate Lawyer — Corporate Immigration and Litigation

Full-time | Remote

Company Description

Greenberg Hameed PC is a Canadian immigration law firm combining decades of experience with innovative technology to help employers, individuals, families, and entrepreneurs navigate strategic pathways to Canada. The firm provides tailored legal advice on complex corporate immigration matters and cutting-edge immigration litigation, supporting clients’ long-term business and personal goals.

Our team works collaboratively to deliver thoughtful legal strategies, high-quality advocacy, and responsive client service in a agile and evolving area of law.

Role Description

This is a distinctive opportunity to build a broad immigration practice encompassing all aspects of corporate immigration—from work permits and permanent residence to employer compliance—while also participating in cutting-edge immigration litigation led by leading immigration experts.

The Associate Lawyer will work closely with the firm’s lawyers and processing teams, gaining exposure to both the practical challenges employers face in managing international talent and the complex legal issues that shape Canadian immigration law. The role offers opportunities to develop advisory, drafting, and advocacy skills through meaningful involvement in client matters and litigation.

Responsibilities include

- Advising employers and individuals on work permits, permanent residence pathways, employer compliance obligations, and immigration strategies.
- Preparing and reviewing immigration applications, drafting legal submissions, and addressing complex factual and legal issues.
- Contributing to immigration litigation, including applications for judicial review, through legal research, analysis, and preparation of court materials.




- Interpreting legislation, regulations, policy developments, and case law to inform client advice and litigation strategy.
- Communicating with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders with clarity and professionalism.
- Managing a caseload and competing deadlines while maintaining high professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
- Contributing to business development, knowledge-sharing, and improvements to the firm’s technology-supported legal services.

This is a full-time remote role involving close collaboration with colleagues across the firm.

Qualifications

- Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society, or eligibility for membership.
- Prior experience or demonstrated interest in Canadian immigration law, with an interest in developing a practice spanning corporate immigration and litigation.
- Experience preparing applications for judicial review and related court materials.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret immigration legislation, regulations, policy guidance, and case law.
- Excellent legal writing and drafting skills for applications, legal submissions, court materials, opinion letters, and client communications.
- Strong client service skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and provide practical, responsive advice.
- Organizational skills and sound judgment in managing multiple files, competing priorities, and deadlines.
- The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote team.
- Proficiency with legal practice management tools, document management systems, and secure remote working technologies.
- Experience supporting employers, families, or entrepreneurs with immigration matters, and proficiency in additional languages, are assets.

📌 Associate Lawyer (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Greenberg Hameed PC
📍 Greater Toronto Area