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About the Role
The Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an Associate – Disputes. The successful candidate can expect to develop well-rounded advocacy skills in commercial disputes.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with complex trials and arbitrations.
- Arguing motions and applications, and attending other court hearings such as pre-trial and case conferences.
- Conducting examinations for discovery and witness preparation.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, facta, affidavits and other court materials.
- Conducting legal research and prepare legal opinions.
- Advising clients on disputes risk, strategy and dispute resolution options.
Requirements
- 1 – 4 years experience.
- Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Experience in commercial disputes, including but not limited to contractual disputes, commercial arbitration, banking litigation, shareholder disputes, proceedings for injunctive relief, competition litigation, and real estate disputes.
Skills
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Legal research skills.
- Drafting skills.
- Excellent judgment.
- Strategic thinking.
- Problem-solving abilities.
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-4 years
Salary/Compensations
- $135,000 - $200,000
Benefits
- Top tier training and professional development.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
About the Company
- BLG: Canada’s Law Firm.
- Culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication.
- Standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.
- Future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.
- Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm.
Equal Opportunity
- BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves.
- We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG.
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.
- We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.