Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2–6 Years’ Call) - Securities Litigation | Capital Markets Disputes | Regulatory Enforcement

Job summary

Manage complex commercial and securities litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, securities class actions, capital markets litigation, and regulatory proceedings. Draft and argue litigation materials, develop case strategy, advise clients on regulatory and dispute risks, support investigations and regulatory responses, and mentor junior associates.

Job details

Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2–6 Years’ Call) Securities Litigation | Capital Markets Disputes | Regulatory Enforcement Toronto – Bay Street | Hybrid | Top-Tier Compensation A prominent Bay Street law firm in Toronto is seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2–6 years’ call) to join its highly regarded litigation and dispute resolution group. This opportunity is tailored to a lawyer with solid experience in complex commercial litigation, securities disputes, and regulatory proceedings who is looking to elevate their practice within an elite platform. The successful candidate will gain exposure to sophisticated, high-value matters involving corporate litigation, securities enforcement, capital markets disputes, and regulatory investigations. Position Overview Working closely with leading litigators, you will act on intricate commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts (including oppression remedy claims), securities class actions, capital markets litigation, and proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission and other regulatory tribunals. You will be involved in all stages of the litigation lifecycle—from early case assessment and pleadings to contested motions, hearings, trials, and negotiated settlements. The role provides meaningful advocacy experience, strategic case involvement, and direct interaction with corporate clients, boards, and financial institutions. The firm is known for its rigorous legal standards, collaborative culture, and clearly defined path toward partnership. Responsibilities Manage and support complex commercial and securities litigation files Draft pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, factums, and written advocacy Conduct advanced legal research and develop litigation strategy Appear before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal, and administrative tribunals Advise clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement risk, and dispute resolution strategy Assist with internal investigations and regulatory responses Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development Candidate Requirements 2–6 years of post-call experience in commercial or corporate litigation Experience in securities litigation, capital markets disputes, regulatory enforcement, or white-collar defence strongly preferred Demonstrated advocacy skills and comfort with courtroom appearances Exceptional drafting ability and analytical precision Strong strategic judgment and client-facing capabilities Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario What Sets This Opportunity Apart Market-leading Bay Street compensation structure Performance-based bonus program Hybrid work flexibility Exposure to precedent-setting securities and regulatory matters Transparent advancement framework and genuine partnership potential Collegial, high-performance litigation team This role is ideal for an ambitious Toronto litigation associate seeking to deepen expertise in securities litigation, regulatory investigations, and complex commercial disputes within a premier Bay Street firm. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Ben Higham Cartel Inc. – Legal Recruitment Specialists Ben@cartelinc.com

What you’ll do

Manage complex commercial and securities litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, securities class actions, capital markets litigation, and regulatory proceedings. Draft and argue litigation materials, develop case strategy, advise clients on regulatory and dispute risks, support investigations and regulatory responses, and mentor junior associates.

Requirements

Requires 2–6 years of post-call experience in commercial or corporate litigation and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Securities litigation, capital markets disputes, regulatory enforcement, or white-collar defence experience is strongly preferred, along with strong advocacy, drafting, analytical, strategic, and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus
• Hybrid Work Flexibility

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Litigation
• Securities Litigation
• Capital Markets Disputes
• Regulatory Enforcement
• Corporate Litigation
• Shareholder Disputes
• Securities Class Actions
• Legal Research
• Litigation Strategy
• Pleadings and Motion Drafting
• Written Advocacy
• Courtroom Advocacy
• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal Investigations
• Client Advisory
• Mentoring

Job areas

• Legal

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