Associate Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

Job summary

The associate will provide strategic legal guidance and innovative solutions for complex commercial litigation matters. They will work collaboratively within the Calgary litigation team to support diverse business and investor clients.

Job details

Our client is a prestigious full-service law firm with a global presence, including offices in Canada, the U.K., South Africa, and China. This firm collaborates with clients worldwide, providing expert legal guidance across various industries, governmental sectors, and individual needs. Supported by a renowned team of lawyers practicing both domestically and internationally, our client is exceptionally positioned to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and investors. Our client is now seeking to enhance their Calgary Litigation team by adding a talented and dynamic mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate to their current compliment of legal experts. Qualifications and Attributes: 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience at a recognized Canadian law firm, particularly in complex commercial litigation, construction disputes, energy-related matters, and arbitration Strong academic credentials Proactive and initiative-driven Exceptional analytical, communication, and drafting skills Client-focused with outstanding interpersonal abilities Collaborative team player Must be qualified to practice law in Canada Our client is offering the following: Competitive lockstep tier one base salary Tier one bonus program Comprehensive family health benefits Educational development incentives Relocation assistance, if applicable. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn or by emailing their resume and transcripts directly to Stacy Cowan at: stacy@urbanlegal.ca. At Urban Legal Recruitment, we assure discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The associate will provide strategic legal guidance and innovative solutions for complex commercial litigation matters. They will work collaboratively within the Calgary litigation team to support diverse business and investor clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience at a recognized Canadian law firm and hold a valid license to practice law in Canada. Strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical and drafting skills are required.

Benefits

• Competitive lockstep tier one base salary • Tier one bonus program • Comprehensive family health benefits • Educational development incentives • Relocation assistance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial litigation
• Construction disputes
• Energy-related matters
• Arbitration
• Drafting
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal abilities
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Legal
• Energy
• Construction
• Consulting