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Job Title
Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Job Location
Toronto
Job Type
Fee earners
Country/Territory
Canada
Region
The Americas
Description
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.
-Principals Only-
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.