Waterloo Region

ON
On-site
Posted Nov 5, 2026
1 position

$115,000–$165,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Represent clients in family law matters, including separation and divorce, parenting and decision-making responsibility, support, property division, and domestic contracts. Develop tailored strategies using negotiation, mediation, or litigation to achieve durable outcomes, including in complex and high-conflict cases.

Job details

Family Law Lawyer — Waterloo Region Make a real difference for clients while building your practice with full firm support Location: Waterloo Region, Ontario Compensation: $115,000 – $165,000 base, plus performance-based bonus and additional compensation Posting type: Existing vacancy Are you an experienced family lawyer who combines courtroom strength with genuine compassion for your clients? My client, a respected full-service firm, is looking for a Family Law Lawyer to join its established Family Law group in Waterloo Region. The practice The group represents individuals through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. The approach is strategic and compassionate, and it is focused on results. The mandate covers: Separation and divorce Parenting and decision-making responsibility Child and spousal support Property division Domestic contracts Complex and high-conflict matters before the courts and tribunals Every file gets a tailored approach. Negotiation, mediation and litigation are all on the table, depending on what will actually get the client a durable outcome. Why this role stands out Grow what you’ve built: Bring your established practice and expand it with real support behind you: operational and marketing resources plus internal referrals from across the firm. Litigation depth: You’ll join a team of experienced litigators when high-conflict files demand it. Culture: The private-practice culture is collaborative and familial, and it invests in your professional growth. Meaningful work: You’ll practise in a group that measures success by the outcomes it secures for families, not just by billable hours. What you bring 5+ years of family law experience An established practice or client base you’re looking to grow Excellent client-service skills, with empathy and sound judgment Strong analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including advocacy Self-motivation Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Interested? Send your CV in confidence to Ben@cartelinc.com. All enquiries are handled discreetly. The hiring employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The hiring employer does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Applicants who are interviewed will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview. Posted by: Benjamin Higham, JD, LL.M. Cartel Inc. | Legal Recruitment One First Canadian Place, Suite 5600, 100 King St W, Toronto, ON

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must have at least five years of family law experience and an established practice or client base they want to grow. They must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and demonstrate strong client-service, analytical, communication, advocacy, and self-motivation skills.