Posted 8 days ago
Associate Lawyer, Commercial Litigation
@ BJRC Recruiting
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
BJRC Recruiting is hiring an Associate Lawyer for a full-service national law firm's Toronto commercial litigation practice. The role covers shareholder disputes, breach of contract, construction and employment litigation, handled with partners and associates. The posting asks for about 3-4 years of post-call experience and is on-site in Toronto.
Responsibilities:
- Handle commercial litigation matters including shareholder, contract, construction and employment disputes
- Draft pleadings, motions, factums and conduct legal research
- Attend discoveries, hearings and mediations
- Manage files with increasing autonomy
- Contribute to case strategy and client relationships
Requirements summary:
- About 3-4 years of post-call experience
- Strong commercial litigation experience
- Excellent drafting, advocacy and legal research skills
- Ability to manage files independently
- Strong client management skills
- Strong academic credentials
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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BJRC Recruiting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Associate Lawyer, Commercial Litigation
Location: Toronto, Ontario (On-site)
Our Client
Our client is a leading full-service national law firm with an established presence in the Toronto market and a strong commercial litigation practice.
Responsibilities
- Handle a variety of commercial litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, construction disputes, and employment litigation.
- Work closely with experienced litigation partners and associates on complex matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, factums, and other court documents, and conduct legal research.
- Participate in discoveries, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
- Manage files with increasing autonomy and take ownership of matters appropriate to experience level.
- Contribute to case strategy and maintain strong client relationships.
Qualifications
- Approximately 3-4 years of post-call experience.
- Strong experience in commercial litigation.
- Ability to manage files independently and take ownership of matters.
- Excellent drafting, advocacy, and legal research skills.
- Strong client management and interpersonal skills.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Genuine interest in building a long-term career in commercial litigation.
The Ideal Candidate
- Is motivated to develop a long-term career in commercial litigation.
- Demonstrates strong drafting, advocacy, and analytical skills.
- Is comfortable managing files with a degree of autonomy.
- Values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.
- Thrives in a high-performing, team-oriented environment.
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