Posted 10 months ago
Associate, Litigation
@ Blakes
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is hiring an Associate with two to four years of complex commercial litigation experience for its Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in Vancouver. The work covers disputes from fact-finding through trial, appeal, arbitration and enforcement across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, mining, securities, oil and gas and Indigenous matters. The posting describes a supportive, diverse team and offers more responsibility for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients at every stage of commercial disputes
- Handle litigation, class action and judicial review matters
- Work on arbitration and insolvency proceedings
- Take on growing responsibility within the litigation team
Requirements summary:
- Two to four years of complex commercial litigation experience
- Experience in the areas of practice listed
- Interest in developing additional responsibility
- Ability to work in a supportive, diverse team
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Blakes
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
Overview Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is seeking an Associate with two to four years of complex commercial litigation experience to join our top-ranked Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in the Vancouver office.Our diverse Litigation & Dispute Resolution team is committed to representing client interests at every stage of a dispute, from fact-finding and risk valuation through final resolution and enforcement, at trial and appellate levels, in court, at the negotiating table, before arbitration tribunals and government agencies. We are engaged in high- profile, leading-edge litigation, class action, judicial review, arbitration and insolvency/restructuring proceedings across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, mining, biotechnology and life sciences, securities, oil and gas, and Indigenous matters.We are looking for an individual who has experience and skills in these areas and is looking for more responsibility and opportunities to develop those skills in a supportive and diverse team environment.For more information on the Blakes Litigation group, please visit www.blakes.com. About Blakes At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal professionals and administrative professionals. As a winner of the Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, as well as the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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