Our client, a respected firm in Hamilton, is seeking a Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of experience to join its growing litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with strong experience in civil litigation, commercial disputes, contract disputes, shareholder matters, professional negligence claims, recovery matters, and general advocacy work.
The successful candidate will advise and represent a broad range of businesses, individuals, insurers, owners, executives, and institutional clients on contentious, operational, and strategic legal matters. This role is well suited to a lawyer who is confident managing sophisticated files, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced private practice environment.
- Advise clients on a broad range of litigation matters, including civil disputes, commercial conflicts, contract claims, recovery matters, and procedural strategy
- Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, factums, demand letters, mediation briefs, settlement documentation, and other litigation-related materials
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, discoveries, motions, hearings, and court proceedings
- Provide strategic legal advice on dispute resolution, litigation risk, settlement options, case strategy, and enforcement matters
- Manage files from opening through resolution, including timelines, client communication, legal drafting, negotiation strategy, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals on complex litigation matters
- Called to the Bar in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 5 years of experience practicing in civil litigation, commercial litigation, dispute resolution, or related advocacy matters
- Strong drafting and advocacy experience with pleadings, motion materials, mediation materials, and court documentation
- Experience advising on litigation strategy, commercial disputes, contract claims, recovery matters, and negotiated resolutions
- Excellent communication, judgment, and client management skills
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation and dispute-related matters
- Strong platform for long-term career growth and practice development
- Supportive and collaborative professional environment
- Exposure to meaningful advocacy work, high-value disputes, and strong client relationships
5+ years of relevant experience in litigation, including experience with civil disputes, commercial matters, contract claims, motion practice, negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
J.D. or LL.B.
Called to the Bar in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
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