Description

About the Firm

Our client is a national leader with a reputation built on results, determination, and deep subject-matter expertise, the firm fosters a culture of excellence, cultural competency, continuous learning, and mutual respect. They are known for being bold, creative, and strategic- and for holding themselves to a high standard of accountability to both clients and colleagues.

Role Overview

This Senior Associate role sits within the firm’s Aboriginal law litigation practice, with a primary focus on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation and accommodation, reserve and Aboriginal title lands, and Indigenous self-determination and jurisdiction. The associate will also engage with regulatory proceedings and broader public law litigation, including constitutional, administrative, and municipal law matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute legal and litigation strategy
  • Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, affidavits, pleadings, and applications
  • Draft legislation for Indigenous governments and coordinate implementation of agreements
  • Interview witnesses, prepare evidence, and prepare for discovery
  • Appear before courts and tribunals, including arguing applications and oral submissions
  • Facilitate community sessions on law-making, and support Elders’ and knowledge keepers’ deliberations on Indigenous teachings and knowledge systems
  • Prepare for trial, including developing questions and statements, and appear at all levels of court
  • Support negotiations, including self-government, jurisdictional, and exploratory discussions
  • Independently manage client files

Candidate Profile

  • 8+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience appearing at various levels of court
  • Strong advocacy, oral, and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, interpretive, research, and drafting skills
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team environment
  • Familiarity with civil procedure
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or eligible)

Assets (Not Required)

  • Experience working with Indigenous communities or individuals
  • Experience in Aboriginal and Constitutional law
  • Familiarity with regulatory hearing processes
  • Experience with negotiation/consultation processes involving Indigenous Nations, government, and industry

Process

Candidates will be assessed on a confidential basis. No details will be shared with any employer, including the candidate’s current firm, without their explicit consent. Firm name and further details provided after initial screening call.