Associate Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

Our valued client, a leading national business law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Calgary office.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation lawyer with 2–6 years of experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-profile commercial matters while continuing to develop their practice within a collegial and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic litigation group with access to excellent mentorship and sponsorship at both the Partner and Associate levels, along with the resources and opportunities that come with a strong national platform.
The OpportunityYou will have the opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers on a broad range of significant commercial litigation matters for both domestic and international clients.
The practice is varied and sophisticated and may include matters involving:
Oil & gas
Construction law
Corporate governance
Securities
Shareholder activism
Product liability
Professional liability
Civil and commercial litigation
Arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution
This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate who wants to continue building strong technical and advocacy skills while gaining meaningful experience on complex matters and developing lasting client relationships.
The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will have:
2–6 years of relevant civil and commercial litigation experience
A law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
Strong academic credentials
Excellent legal knowledge, analytical ability and drafting skills
Sound business judgment and a practical approach to problem solving
Strong interpersonal and client service skills
Initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a variety of teams
Excellent organizational and project management skills
The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
A genuine commitment to producing excellent work
Why Consider This Opportunity?Our valued client offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within one of Canada’s leading business law environments.
Associates benefit from strong mentorship, meaningful Partner interaction, sophisticated files, excellent learning and development opportunities, and the ability to collaborate with talented lawyers across a national platform.
What Our Client is Offering:
Competitive tier-one base salary
Competitive tier-one bonus program
Comprehensive health benefits
Educational incentives to support professional development
Relocation package available, if applicable
For an ambitious commercial litigator looking for challenging work, exceptional professional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and a collegial team, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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