A highly regarded, global full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate with 5–10 years of experience to join its dynamic disputes practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation lawyer who enjoys handling sophisticated, high-value disputes across a broad range of industries while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial litigation matters with minimal supervision.
- Represent clients through all phases of litigation, from initial strategy through trial or alternative dispute resolution.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, written submissions, and other litigation documents.
- Appear before Alberta courts and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
- Maintain strong client relationships while providing strategic legal advice.
- Collaborate with colleagues on complex, multi-party litigation and cross-disciplinary matters.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of commercial litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta court procedures, filings, and litigation practice.
- Excellent advocacy, legal research, and persuasive writing skills.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation files.
- Outstanding communication and client relationship management abilities.
- Experience representing clients across a variety of industries is an asset.
- Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice law in Alberta.
Practice Areas
This role offers exposure to a sophisticated and varied disputes practice, including:
- Commercial litigation
- International arbitration
- Fraud recovery
- Construction litigation
- Projects and infrastructure disputes
- Environmental litigation
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on complex, high-profile litigation matters.
- Collaborative team with strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Significant responsibility and direct client interaction.
- Clear opportunities for career advancement within a respected litigation practice.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
If you're an experienced litigator looking to broaden your practice while working on challenging and rewarding disputes, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
