Family Law Lawyer or Partner

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Advise and work on a diverse range of family law matters, including high-net-worth cases, divorce, custody and support, asset division, adoption, and pensions. Develop a family law practice while handling sophisticated matters in a collaborative legal team.

Job details

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s trusted Legal Search Authority. 25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Family Law Lawyer or Partner to work at a leading law firm in Ottawa. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial, highly regarded team and work alongside seasoned Family Law practitioners in a thriving and supportive setting. Description: This Family Law Associate or Partner will have the opportunity to further develop their skills working on an array of interesting and diverse family law matters, such as: high net worth, divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, division of assets, adoption, pension, mediation and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will continue to grow and develop their practice and work on sophisticated matters in a dynamic and collaborative environment that strives for excellence. Requirements: The ideal candidates will have/be: An LL.B/ JD, and be called to Ontario bar; A minimum of 5 years of strong, applicable experience; Pertinent Family Law experience advising on a range of related matters; Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well with clients; Able to work independently and within a team; and ADR or mediation experience in family law matters and French skills are considered an asset. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Family Law Lawyer or Partner in a leading law firm setting to work in a stimulating and collegial environment on complex matters amongst accomplished legal practitioners. We thank all applicants. Only those with the required experience will be contacted. This is an active opening for a current role. AI may be used, only for initial resume review. Other decisions are human-made. Salary is commensurate with experience.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LL.B. or JD, be called to the Ontario bar, and have at least five years of relevant family law experience. Strong advocacy, communication, and client-engagement skills are required; mediation or ADR experience and French language skills are considered assets.