Lawyer, Real Estate Litigation About the Opportunity We are partnering with a long-standing client who is seeking a talented and motivated real estate lawyer to join a dynamic legal team focused on managing complex professional and real estate-related claims and litigation matters. In this full-time, permanent role, you will take ownership of a varied file portfolio and work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to assess exposure, develop strategy, and drive successful outcomes.
This position is ideal for a real estate litigation lawyer who enjoys problem-solving, strategic thinking, and working across diverse areas connected to real estate disputes and professional liability matters.
What You'll Do - Oversee and manage a portfolio of litigation files, with an emphasis on real estate-related matters
- Analyze claims, identify legal and practical risks, and develop tailored resolution strategies
- Collaborate with retained external counsel, providing direction on litigation approach and case progression
- Work directly with clients to provide guidance, support, and practical solutions
- Proactively adjust strategies as files evolve to achieve optimal outcomes
- Contribute to risk mitigation and loss prevention initiatives
- Leverage technology and modern tools to efficiently manage caseloads and reporting
What You Bring - Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, with exposure to real estate disputes strongly preferred
- Experience in related areas such as civil litigation, insurance, estates, or commercial matters is an asset
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess complex legal scenarios
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A proactive mindset with creativity in problem-solving
- Confidence working collaboratively with external counsel and internal partners
- Interest in developing deeper expertise in real estate litigation and related practice areas
Why Join Our Client Our client offers a supportive, forward-thinking work environment designed to help you thrive professionally and personally:
- Hybrid work model - 1 day per week in-office, 4 days remote - Toronto, Ontario
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience (starting from $145K and increasing by $1K per additional year of experience)
- 5 weeks of vacation to support balance and well-being
- Comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Robust pension plan with employer matching
- A culture that genuinely prioritizes work-life balance!
- Exposure to high-quality, varied legal work across multiple practice areas
- Opportunities for continued learning, specialization, and career growth
- Collaborative team environment with experienced legal professionals
Who You Are You are a thoughtful and solutions-oriented lawyer who enjoys looking beyond the obvious answer. You thrive in an environment where you can take ownership of your files while working as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team. You bring both attention to detail and a big-picture perspective to your work.
If you're looking for a role where you can deepen your expertise in real estate litigation while maintaining a strong work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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