Clyde & Co is excited to open in Calgary! 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, casualty, construction and infrastructure, cyber risk,
class action defence, insurance defence and coverage, D&O
liability and product liability. Our lawyers have vast experience
litigating disciplinary proceedings against a broad range of
professionals as well as handling fraud, antitrust, anti-corruption
and regulatory investigations.
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
Clyde & Co seeks lawyers at all levels for our
practice involving insurance defence and coverage. You will have the
opportunity of working as part of a collegial team, while further
developing your career.
Hybrid working arrangements will be considered.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide legal analysis and advice in the areas of
insurance defence and coverage.
Conduct research and provide analysis;
Draft pleadings, motion materials and factums, as
well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation briefs;
Prepare correspondence to counsel and clients;
Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations;
Appear in court to argue motions or Court
applications and hearings;.
Attend client and networking events for the purpose
of professional and business development opportunities;
Perform certain tasks related to practice management;
Meet 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 Alberta
(member in good standing with the Alberta Bar);
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.
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.
-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.
