A Few Words About Clyde & Co

Our Canadian offices are an essential part of Clyde & Co's global practice, providing a strong regional focus for both local and international clients across a range of complex and contentious matters, including professional liability, municipal liability, casualty (including personal injury defence), construction and infrastructure, cyber risk, class action defence, insurance defence and coverage, D&O liability and product liability. In addition, our lawyers are engaged in litigating disciplinary proceedings against a broad range of professionals, dealing with fraud, antitrust, anti-corruption and regulatory investigations, and representing parties at enquires.

At Clyde & Co, we offer a highly supportive culture in a friendly, welcoming environment, characterized by diversity and inclusion. Our fast-growing international firm is known for its global outlook, comprehensive practice, and genuine commitment to clients as well as for its distinctive approach within an open, fast-paced and rapidly changing field.

Overview of the Role

As a Commercial Litigation Lawyer at our Firm, you will be involved all aspects of litigation including mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals, in a broad scope of commercial and general litigation matters. You will have the opportunity of working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and as part of a collegial team, all the while further developing your career.

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing legal analysis and advice in the area of commercial and general litigation matters, working with senior lawyers and/or partners in those sectors;
• Drafting pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation memorandums;
• Conducting research and providing legal analysis;
• Preparing correspondence to counsel opposite and clients;
• Maintaining relations with the clients;
• Reviewing documents in preparation for litigation;
• Preparing for and attending examinations for discovery and mediations;
• Appearing in court, independently or with senior counsel, to argue motions and attend pre-trials;
• Assisting with, or conducting solo preparations and attending independently or with senior counsel at trials or other adjudicative hearings;
• Attending Ontario or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities;
• Performing certain tasks related to practice management;
• Developing his/her overall set of skills in an on-going fashion;
• Meeting other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.

Qualifications Required

• Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in the Province of Ontario (member in good standing with the Ontario Bar);
• Having between four (4) to six (6) years of post-qualification experience;
• Relevant experience would be in private practice or in-house legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance law;
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
• Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills and creativity in solving problems;
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely;
• Proven advocacy talent;
• High integrity and intellectual rigor;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• An entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships;
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Please submit a CV and cover letter to apply.

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We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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