Our client, a well-regarded firm in Ottawa, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 7+ years of experience to join its growing litigation and dispute resolution practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with strong experience in commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction disputes, employment-related litigation, injunctions, and complex civil matters.
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial and civil litigation files, advising businesses, institutions, and private clients through all stages of the litigation process. This role is best suited to a lawyer who is confident managing files independently, developing litigation strategy, handling client communication, and appearing before courts and tribunals in a professional and effective manner.
- Manage a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction disputes, debt recovery, and other complex civil disputes
- Draft and argue pleadings, motions, affidavits, factums, mediation briefs, and settlement materials
- Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, dispute resolution options, and practical legal outcomes
- Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, discoveries, and settlement negotiations
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, strategic written and oral advocacy materials
- Maintain carriage of files from intake through resolution, including deadlines, client communication, reporting, and coordination with experts or external parties
- Called to the Bar in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum 7 years of experience practicing in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Strong advocacy, drafting, and file management skills across a broad range of civil and commercial disputes
- Experience with motions, discoveries, mediations, hearings, and negotiated resolutions
- Excellent communication, judgment, and client management skills in a private practice environment
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters
- Strong platform for long-term career growth and client development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful exposure to high-level advocacy and complex litigation files
For more information about this opportunity or your application, please contact The Proud RS at info@theproud.ca. All inquiries will be handled with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation listed is intended as a general guide for candidates with the stated level of experience. Final salary may vary based on overall fit, depth of experience, technical strength, and, where applicable, client following or book of business.
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