Posted 6 days ago
Commercial Litigation Lawyer
@ Spetter Zeitz Klaiman PC
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Spetter Zeitz Klaiman is hiring a mid-level commercial litigation associate with at least three years of experience for its busy litigation team. The work covers commercial litigation, security enforcement and insolvency matters in Ontario courts, with bankruptcy experience an asset. The posting requires membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and an LLB or JD.
Responsibilities:
- Assist on larger matters at all levels of Ontario courts
- Represent clients in commercial litigation and security enforcement
- Litigate debtor/creditor disputes including guarantees and fraud
- Handle insolvency-related litigation, receiverships and bankruptcies
Requirements summary:
- Experience in Canadian commercial litigation
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- LLB or JD from a recognized institution
- 3+ years of mid-level associate experience
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- 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 |
| Licences & certifications | Law Society of Ontario membership |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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Spetter Zeitz Klaiman PC
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Spetter Zeitz Klaiman (SZK) has an exciting opportunity for a mid-level associate (3+years) with demonstrated experience in commercial litigation to join our busy and expanding litigation team.
SZK’s litigation team represents a broad range of financial institutions, private corporations, lenders, and debtors, as well as receivers and trustees in bankruptcy. We are looking for a talented and dynamic lawyer with an interest in commercial and civil litigation. Knowledge of Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring law is an asset.
This position offers excellent opportunities for advancement and mentorship. Our ideal candidate will be highly client-service oriented, and will possess strong research, drafting and advocating skills.
Our Litigation Associate will be responsible for:
- Assisting on larger matters at all levels of Court in Ontario including the Court of Appeal, Divisional Court, and Superior Court of Justice. Working knowledge of the Commercial List and Bankruptcy courts are an asset.
- Representing clients in matters relating to commercial litigation, security enforcement, insolvency related litigation, including receiverships and bankruptcies.
- Litigating debtor/creditor disputes involving guarantees, fraud, transfers at undervalue, injunctive relief and other bankruptcy related matters.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in Canadian Commercial Litigation, with bankruptcy experience highly desirable
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- LLB or JD from a recognized institution
- Team player with strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to develop strong relationships with diverse clients.
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a timely manner with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent client service and organizational skills.
Inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and who considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please contact Christina Hand, Operations Manager at [email protected].
Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to Sean N. Zeitz, Co-Managing Director, at [email protected] .
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