Construction Litigation Associate

Job summary

The associate will handle a broad range of construction and infrastructure disputes, including contractual claims, delay and disruption matters, and deficiency claims. They will work on sophisticated files to develop strong advocacy and client-management skills.

Job details

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s trusted Legal Search Authority. 25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies. Life After Law is working with a leading Bay Street law firm that's looking to add a talented Construction Litigation Associate to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer with 3–5 years of experience who is looking to further develop their practice at a highly regarded firm while working on sophisticated construction disputes and complex commercial matters. The Role The successful candidate will work with experienced practitioners on a broad range of construction and infrastructure disputes, including complex contractual claims, delay and disruption matters, deficiency claims, lien proceedings and other disputes arising from major construction projects. The role will provide significant exposure to sophisticated files and clients, along with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and develop strong advocacy and client-management skills. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: 3–5 years of litigation experience gained at a reputable law firm; Experience in construction litigation and/or complex commercial litigation; Strong written and oral advocacy skills; Excellent analytical, drafting and organizational abilities; The ability to manage files and competing priorities effectively; A strong academic and professional record; and Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Bay Street platform and build a sophisticated construction litigation practice alongside leading practitioners in the field. This is an active opening for a current role. AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made. We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The associate will handle a broad range of construction and infrastructure disputes, including contractual claims, delay and disruption matters, and deficiency claims. They will work on sophisticated files to develop strong advocacy and client-management skills.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3–5 years of litigation experience at a reputable firm with a focus on construction or complex commercial litigation. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario is required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Litigation
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Written Advocacy
• Oral Advocacy
• Analytical Skills
• Drafting
• Organizational Abilities
• File Management
• Client Management
• Lien Proceedings

Job areas

• Legal
• Construction