Senior Associate – Disputes (Commercial and Construction)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.
We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at
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The Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking a:
Senior Associate – Disputes (Commercial and Construction)
Through our distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. This is an ideal position for a lawyer committed to exceeding clients’ goals and changing the future. Top professionals who want to innovate and collaborate should apply. Right from the start you will have the strength of our people and the BLG brand behind you.
We are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience in commercial litigation. The candidate will be motivated, a team player, take great pride in their work, and have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
This role will offer the successful candidate the following opportunities:
- Experience leading and assisting with corporate disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes
- Working with various financial institutions, investors, and public and private corporations
- Representing clients in a broad array of commercial litigation, appeals and arbitrations
- Acting on matters involving injunctive relief, and matters before the Commercial List
- Independent leadership of files with minimal supervision
- Career advancement, support and development
BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.
We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada.
(French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada's common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada's largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network.
Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members' charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives.
Senior Associate – Disputes (Commercial and Construction)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.
We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at
.
The Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking a:
Senior Associate – Disputes (Commercial and Construction)
Through our distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. This is an ideal position for a lawyer committed to exceeding clients’ goals and changing the future. Top professionals who want to innovate and collaborate should apply. Right from the start you will have the strength of our people and the BLG brand behind you.
We are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience in commercial litigation. The candidate will be motivated, a team player, take great pride in their work, and have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
This role will offer the successful candidate the following opportunities:
- Experience leading and assisting with corporate disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes
- Working with various financial institutions, investors, and public and private corporations
- Representing clients in a broad array of commercial litigation, appeals and arbitrations
- Acting on matters involving injunctive relief, and matters before the Commercial List
- Independent leadership of files with minimal supervision
- Career advancement, support and development
BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.
We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada.
(French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada's common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada's largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network.
Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members' charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives.