Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Leadership Opportunity
Toronto, Ontario 5+ Years’ Experience Partial Book of Business Required
My client, a Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to take on a key leadership role within the firm and help lead and grow its Commercial Litigation Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who has strong advocacy skills, sound business judgment, an established partial book of business, and the ambition to take ownership of a growing practice area.
The successful candidate will not simply manage files - they will play an important role in shaping the direction of the department, developing client relationships, growing the practice, and helping build a strong commercial litigation team.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution while also helping to develop and expand the firm’s commercial litigation practice.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading and helping grow the Commercial Litigation Department.
- Managing commercial litigation files from initial assessment through discoveries, mediation, settlement, motions, and trial, as required.
- Developing practical and effective litigation strategies aligned with clients’ business and legal objectives.
- Drafting persuasive pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, and other court documents.
- Representing clients confidently in negotiations, mediations, motions, and court proceedings.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Bringing and continuing to grow an existing book of business.
- Contributing to the recruitment, mentorship, and development of the commercial litigation team as the practice grows.
- Playing an active role in the strategic growth and development of the department.
What You Bring
- Minimum 5 years of commercial litigation experience.
- An existing partial book of business that can be brought to the firm.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
- Strong advocacy, drafting, research, negotiation, and strategic decision-making skills.
- A proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- A business-minded approach to practice development.
- An interest in taking on a leadership role and building a successful Commercial Litigation Department.
Apply
If you are an experienced commercial litigator who is ready for greater autonomy, leadership, and the opportunity to help build and shape a commercial litigation practice, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.
