Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Commercial Litigation Lawyer for full service law firm client, North York.

Marberg Job Number: 2696.
Job Type: Full Time Permanent.
Existing Vacancy: Yes.
Target Compensation: From $175,000 to $200,000 per annum, with some flexibility according to experience, plus comprehensive benefits.
Work Location: Hybrid - combination of 2 days remote-based and 3 days onsite at client's North York office, with free parking provided. Onsite work expectations subject always to client business requirements, and may change according to client business need.

Responsibilities Summary:
Handle commercial litigation files from inception to resolution, including drafting, conducting examinations, arguing motions, participating in dispute resolution, mediations and arbitrations, and appearing at trial.

• Represent clients in commercial disputes, including contractual disagreements, shareholder disputes, construction claims, professional liability, debt recovery, and real property litigation.
• Represent clients in both secured and unsecured debt collection matters. Assist with receiverships and insolvency matters, and manage all aspects of bankruptcy matters from filing through discharge.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and case analyses.
• Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessments to corporate and individual clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, factums, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Work collaboratively with senior counsel, legal assistants, and clerks.
• Additional representation and advisory responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:
Education: JD/LLB from a recognized law school.
Professional Credentials: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Preferred Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial litigation, with additional focus on insolvency law and debt collection,
Preferred Sector Experience: Law firm experience required.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements:

• Proficiency with legal case management, legal billings, legal research, and legal documents management applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:

• Client-focused with a business-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex commercial litigation files independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, including drafting, conducting examinations, and appearing in court on contested matters.
• Excellent communication and networking skills. Demonstrated negotiation, change management and consulting/advisory skills.
• Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines.
• Proven ability to respond to sensitive and confidential matters with tact, discretion, and excellent judgement. High degree of empathy to work with clients in emotionally difficult circumstances.
• Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, business networking, negotiation, change management and consulting/advisory skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.
• Satisfactory Background Checks and Employment References.

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