Description

Litigation Lawyer Associate (3–5 Years’ Call)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a junior-to-mid-level associate to join a busy and varied practice with a strong social justice orientation. This is a genuinely mixed mandate — part litigation, part solicitor work — and would suit a lawyer who wants breadth rather than early specialization, and who wants their day-to-day work to matter.

A demonstrated interest in and commitment to social justice is a significant asset.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carrying a varied litigation caseload, including Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) files, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) applications, and Small Claims Court proceedings
  • Appearing before tribunals and courts, with real carriage of files and early responsibility
  • Advising on governance matters for charities, not-for-profits, and co-operatives
  • Handling employment law matters
  • Drafting, reviewing, and advising on commercial contracts and construction contracts

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–5 years’ call to the Ontario Bar, in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • Experience appearing before administrative tribunals and/or courts is strongly preferred
  • Comfort moving between contentious and advisory work, and between subject areas
  • Strong drafting, file management, and client-facing skills, with the judgment to run matters with limited supervision
  • A demonstrated interest in and commitment to social justice is a significant asset

Details

$110K-$130K (depending on year of call), with the possibility of an additional discretionary bonus of up to 5% depending on the firm’s revenues. Billing target of 1100 hours. 3 days in, 2 days remote.

How to Apply

Please send your résumé and a brief note about your interest in confidence to:

Ben@cartelinc.com

Ben Higham

B.S., JD., LL.M.

Managing Partner

Cartel Inc.

One, First Canadian Place, Suite 5600

100 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5X 1A4

All inquiries and applications are handled in strict confidence. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cartel Inc. and our client are equal opportunity employers. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process — please let us know if you require accommodation.