Commercial Litigation Associate

Job summary

Handle a broad range of sophisticated commercial litigation matters for domestic and international clients, potentially involving oil and gas, construction, corporate governance, securities, shareholder activism, and liability disputes. Develop technical and advocacy skills, contribute to client relationships, and collaborate with lawyers across the firm.

Job details

Our valued client, a leading national business law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Calgary office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation lawyer with 2–6 years of experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-profile commercial matters while continuing to develop their practice within a collegial and supportive environment. The successful candidate will join a dynamic litigation group with access to excellent mentorship and sponsorship at both the Partner and Associate levels, along with the resources and opportunities that come with a strong national platform. The Opportunity You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers on a broad range of significant commercial litigation matters for both domestic and international clients. The practice is varied and sophisticated and may include matters involving: Oil & gas Construction law Corporate governance Securities Shareholder activism Product liability Professional liability Civil and commercial litigation Arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate who wants to continue building strong technical and advocacy skills while gaining meaningful experience on complex matters and developing lasting client relationships. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: 2–6 years of relevant civil and commercial litigation experience A law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta Strong academic credentials Excellent legal knowledge, analytical ability and drafting skills Sound business judgment and a practical approach to problem solving Strong interpersonal and client service skills Initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a variety of teams Excellent organizational and project management skills The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities A genuine commitment to producing excellent work Why Consider This Opportunity? Our valued client offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within one of Canada’s leading business law environments. Associates benefit from strong mentorship, meaningful Partner interaction, sophisticated files, excellent learning and development opportunities, and the ability to collaborate with talented lawyers across a national platform. What Our Client is Offering: Competitive tier-one base salary Competitive tier-one bonus program Comprehensive health benefits Educational incentives to support professional development Relocation package available, if applicable For an ambitious commercial litigator looking for challenging work, exceptional professional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and a collegial team, this is an opportunity well worth exploring. Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resume, academic transcripts and a summary of relevant experience, in confidence, to careers@urbanlegal.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Handle a broad range of sophisticated commercial litigation matters for domestic and international clients, potentially involving oil and gas, construction, corporate governance, securities, shareholder activism, and liability disputes. Develop technical and advocacy skills, contribute to client relationships, and collaborate with lawyers across the firm.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2–6 years of relevant civil and commercial litigation experience, a law degree, and good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. They should demonstrate strong academic credentials, legal knowledge, analytical and drafting skills, sound business judgment, client service, teamwork, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Educational Incentives
• Relocation Package

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Drafting
• Advocacy
• Business Judgment
• Problem Solving
• Client Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Arbitration
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Client Relationship Development

Job areas

• Legal

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