Senior Litigation Associate

Our client, a well known litigation boutique in the GTA, is looking to add an exceptional Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of experience to its growing team. The position will involve working on a broad range of litigation matters, with the successful candidate able to tailor their role to the areas they prefer. This is an opportunity for an associate lawyer to further develop their practice within a growing firm, or for a partner or senior associate with a book of business to join a new platform. This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work in a Peterborough or Oshawa office. Your role will include: Working on a wide variety of files, including but not limited to commercial litigation, personal injury, class actions, and real estate. Supporting partners on major files while developing a personal practice Conducting legal research and analysis, file reviews, and preparing memoranda and other documents You are the ideal candidate if you have/are: J.D. and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. 5+ years of Litigation experience Experience in Court Experience with insolvency/receivership is an asset Experience in property disputes Excellent drafting and verbal and written communication skills Strong business instinct and acumen Ability to handle files independently and as part of a team for complex matters Desire to exceed expectations Exceptional time management and project management skills, along with an ability to juggle multiple projects/priorities This is an active opening for a current role. The expected salary range is 140,000-185,000 depending on seniority and experience. Total compensation can include bonus or incentives. 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.

The role involves managing a diverse range of litigation files including commercial, personal injury, and real estate matters. The associate will support partners on major cases while independently developing their own legal practice.

Candidates must hold a J.D. and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario with over 5 years of litigation experience. Proficiency in court proceedings and strong communication skills are required, with insolvency experience considered an asset.

• Bonus • Incentives

• Time managementPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Commercial Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Class Actions
• Real Estate Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Analysis
• Drafting
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Business Acumen
• Time Management
• Project Management
• Insolvency
• Receivership
• Property Disputes
• Court Experience

• Legal

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level