Associate, Construction Litigation - Permanent - 19334

Job summary

Manage construction dispute matters from strategy through resolution, including lien and trust claims, delay and deficiency disputes, and contract disputes. Advance matters under the Construction Act and contribute to litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings, while collaborating across practice areas.

Job details

About The Opportunity Our client is looking for a Senior Associate to join their team in downtown Toronto! This role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys complex work, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, strategic legal solutions. You will work alongside experienced professionals on sophisticated construction matters while continuing to expand your advocacy, analytical, and leadership skills . Duties include but are not limited t o: Manage and support a broad range of construction dispute matters from strategy through resolut ionLead and assist with construction lien and trust claims, delay and deficiency disputes, and contract dispu tesAdvise on and advance matters under the Construction Act, including prompt-payment and adjudication proceedi ngsContribute to litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution proceedi ngsTake independent carriage of files with appropriate auton omyCollaborate with lawyers across multiple practice areas on multi-disciplinary matt ers About You The successful candidate will have the follow ing: Minimum 3+ years of construction litigation or dispute resolution exper ienceWorking knowledge of the Construction Act (liens, holdbacks, trust claims, prompt payment and adjudication) an assetStrong analytical and problem-solving abil itiesSound professional judgment and attention to d etailA collaborative, team-oriented app roachDemonstrated commitment to high-quality workInterest in ongoing professional growth and develo pment About t he Job Hybrid role located (3 days) in Downtown Toro nto, ONCompetitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $255,000 a nnually How to Apply Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to lrichardson@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote j ob 19334. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this o pportunity.

What you’ll do

Manage construction dispute matters from strategy through resolution, including lien and trust claims, delay and deficiency disputes, and contract disputes. Advance matters under the Construction Act and contribute to litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings, while collaborating across practice areas.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of construction litigation or dispute resolution experience; working knowledge of the Construction Act is an asset. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, attention to detail, teamwork, high-quality work, and commitment to professional development.

Listed skills

• Analytical · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Leadership skills · Preferred
• Évaluation · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Construction Act
• Construction Lien Claims
• Trust Claims
• Prompt-Payment Proceedings
• Adjudication
• Delay Disputes
• Deficiency Disputes
• Contract Disputes
• Litigation
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• File Management
• Analytical Skills
• Professional Judgment

Job areas

• Legal
• Construction

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