Commercial Litigation Lawyer (min 5 years of experience) - Lee Bowden Nightingale LLP (Toronto)

About Us

We’re a boutique litigation firm trusted by leading Canadian financial institutions. Our team handles disputes—from debt recovery and enforcement to commercial insolvency, mortgage remedies, forged instruments, fraud recovery, and priority disputes. We’re builders: tight-knit, pragmatic, and obsessed with client outcomes.

The Role

Matters include recovery actions (secured/unsecured), mortgage enforcement & power of sale, receiverships and CCAA/BIA issues, fraudulent conveyances, negotiable instruments/forgery claims.

What You’ll Do

• Manage files end-to-end: strategy, pleadings, motions, discoveries, mediations, trials/appeals.
• Draft and argue motions (including summary judgment, security/priority relief, injunctions).
• Advise institutional clients on risk, recovery strategy, and cost‑effective resolution.
• Work closely with partners and associates.
• Mentor juniors/staff and contribute to playbooks and client updates.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of commercial litigation experience in Canada (commercial, banking/insolvency or civil).
• Comfortable in court; solid written advocacy and drafting.
• Proven file management and client communication skills.
• Asset: experience with BIA/CCAA, fraud/forgery, PPSA/priority issues, mortgage enforcement.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year and will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Work Location: In-person

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• Commercial litigation: 5 years (required)
• Law Society of Ontario license (required)