Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Advise condominium corporations, boards, property managers, and unit owners on governance, compliance, contracts, and operational matters, and draft or review related legal documents. Handle disputes, enforcement, collections, termination matters, and proceedings while managing files, attending client and court-related meetings, and supporting client relationships and business development.

Job details

We are seeking an Associate Lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to join a growing condominium law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in condominium, real estate, commercial litigation, civil litigation, or a related practice area and enjoy a diverse practice involving both solicitor and litigation work. Responsibilities Advise condominium corporations, boards, property managers, and unit owners on governance, bylaws, policies, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Provide practical legal guidance on operational and day-to-day condominium matters. Draft and review agreements, management contracts, bylaws, policies, and related legal documents. Assist with enforcement matters, collections, governance disputes, and bylaw interpretation. Represent clients in condominium disputes, governance challenges, construction-related matters, collections, and related proceedings. Assist with condominium termination matters. Attend board and client meetings, mediations, examinations, and court appearances as required. Manage files independently while collaborating with colleagues. Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives. Qualifications 2-4 years of legal experience. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligible for immediate membership. Experience in condominium law, real estate law, commercial litigation, civil litigation, or a related practice area is an asset. Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Ability to manage files independently and meet competing deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and a practical, client-focused approach. Ability to work collaboratively in a professional and fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

Advise condominium corporations, boards, property managers, and unit owners on governance, compliance, contracts, and operational matters, and draft or review related legal documents. Handle disputes, enforcement, collections, termination matters, and proceedings while managing files, attending client and court-related meetings, and supporting client relationships and business development.

Requirements

Requires 2–4 years of legal experience and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for immediate membership. Relevant practice experience is an asset, along with strong research, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, communication, independent file-management, and deadline-management skills.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Condominium Law
• Real Estate Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Negotiation
• Advocacy
• File Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Contract Review
• Dispute Resolution
• Communication
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Legal