Our client, a well-established and growing Ontario law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2 + years of experience to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and the ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters from inception through resolution.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of disputes, including corporate and commercial litigation, construction disputes, and breach of contract claims.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently manage litigation files from intake through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, applications, affidavits, settlement documents, and legal correspondence.
- Conduct examinations for discovery.
- Attend mediations, pre-trials, and court appearances.
- Develop litigation strategies across corporate/commercial, construction, and employment disputes.
- Provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients.
- Collaborate with lawyers, law clerks, and support staff.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure all deadlines, court requirements, and procedural obligations are met.

Qualifications

- 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience.
- Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Experience appearing before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
- Proven ability to independently manage files with minimal supervision.




- Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and client relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience handling corporate/commercial, construction, employment, or contract disputes.
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures and practice.
- Ability to manage multiple files while meeting critical deadlines.
- Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong client and colleague relationships.
- Strategic and creative problem-solving skills.
- Desire to contribute to a growth-oriented and professional environment.

What Our Client Offers

- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
- Dedicated law clerk and administrative support.
- Exposure to a diverse range of litigation matters.
- A cooperative and supportive work environment.
- Meaningful client interaction and opportunities for career advancement.

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality . Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply or reach out directly to: [email protected]. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. Our Specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

📌 Lawyer (Vaughan)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Vaughan