If you are looking for a fast-paced, positive team environment with professional growth potential, your search ends here. Our Business Law firm is currently offering a full-time position for a Commercial Litigation Associate who exudes positivity and high energy and possesses extensive experience in diverse business litigation cases.

Our law firm takes a "Business First, Legal Second" approach. Clients care about business results – making money, saving time, and protecting their reputation. This means our job is to deliver more than just a fancy piece of paper filled with legal ‘mumbo jumbo'. So if you think your job is to help file a piece of paper to the courts without spelling mistakes, then this is not the right place for you. If you consider yourself more of an analytical wordsmith than a trusted advisor, then don't apply here.

If you don't know how to be frank with a client about litigation that's worth it vs. when it is not, then please don't apply. However, if you truly want to help people solve complex business problems and can approach conversations with maturity and sensitivity, then this position can be highly rewarding to you personally, professionally, and financially.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate who is passionate about solving complex business problems and can engage in discussions with maturity and sensitivity, guaranteeing that clients receive an unparalleled experience with our firm. We need someone who can help us independently take control of litigation matters in our firm while developing legal strategy and communicating effectively with clients while working through their cases. The most important quality you can possess is a great attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get it done when needed.

While we strongly support personal and professional development, we do not have the time to teach you how an Oppression Remedy works, how to come up with creative solutions to litigious problems, or overcome your fears of telling a client they have a losing case. However, we will provide you with all the training you need to know how to best help clients.

$132 per hour

• Independently manage a caseload of diverse commercial litigation matters from start to finish.
• Prepare statements of claims and defenses, file motions, represent clients in court proceedings, and facilitate negotiations for settlements with opposing counsel.
• Provide clients with strategic legal and business advice.
• Ensure adherence to litigation deadlines and maintain the firm's calendars in an organized and efficient manner.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for litigation and excel at devising strategic solutions to business challenges.
• Enjoy working with appreciative clients and have the ability to engage with various personalities, whether easygoing or difficult.
• Empathy towards clients in stressful situations is crucial, as well as the ability to excel in handling high-stress cases with tight deadlines.
• Extensive courtroom experience and fearlessness in advocating for clients
• Have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to adapt to different mediums.
• Be able to think on their feet, understand the importance of policies and procedures, and act with respect and integrity as a team player.
• Be tech-savvy and comfortable with law firm systems and cloud-based software

These items are non-negotiable:

• You must be available to work in the office Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with remote opportunities, is necessary.
• You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a commercial litigator and a strong focus on negotiation, advocacy, and attention to detail.
• You must hold an L1 Licence in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Having real-life experience and a few “battle scars” dealing with tough clients and messy lawsuits.
• Entrepreneurial experience and overcoming a major obstacle in life so you know at your core what clients are going through is a plus.

Prior experience in business litigation is required because we can teach you how we uniquely approach helping out clients, but we can't teach you how to move cases through the system or think strategically about potential solutions.

We are looking for a results-oriented team player who wants to have a positive impact on people's lives while helping us grow our business. The person we hire must bring a high level of energy, positivity, and a can-do attitude to work every day.

We are Big believers in the value of a team. If you prefer to be a “lone wolf,” this job is not for you. We collaborate and support each other.

We are looking for individuals with fire and ambition, not excuse-making “clock-watchers” who will hide under their desks waiting to be told what to do all day long.

If you come from the school of thought that you need a second pair of eyes before proceeding, then you won't be happy here. We are looking for someone who has a penchant for problem-solving, can think on their feet, and will go out of their way to find a solution that works.

If you're drawn to a career path that we see as more of a "calling," one that offers performance bonuses, competitive benefits, extensive training, and ongoing professional development to continually refine your skills, along with complete transparency where accountability is paramount, and the satisfaction of truly making a difference in people's lives, then we encourage you to apply.

Compensation depends on experience and qualifications, with benefits including bonus opportunities, paid holidays, paid time off, and comprehensive health insurance coverage. If you're seeking a vibrant and positive team environment abundant with opportunities for personal and professional growth, your search ends here.

Directions To Apply:

When you submit your resume, include a Cover Letter with the following information:

• Paragraph 1: Tell us why you think you're the ideal candidate for this position. Focus should be on (1) your experience with complex commercial litigation and (2) what qualities you bring to the table that would be of value to the firm.
• Paragraph 2: Tell us what excites you the most about being a part of our team.
• Paragraph 3: Salary requirements and the names and phone numbers of at least (3) professional references who will speak to us about your work performance (not simply confirm you worked for the company during a certain period).

To streamline our hiring process and ensure candidates possess essential skills, we require applicants to complete a brief written interview upon submitting their application and following all instructions. This step assesses your ability to read, write, and think critically. If you're not prepared to undergo this written interview, we kindly request that you refrain from applying.

We kindly request that you refrain from contacting our office regarding job positions, the status of an application, or attempting to apply in person. All applications must be submitted through the designated online portal. If you cannot follow these basic directions, or if you contact us in a manner that leads us to believe you did not actually read the ad, you will not hear back from us. We expect you to value our time by following directions and paying attention to detail.

We're one of the fastest-growing business and franchise law firms in Ontario. That's not just because we're excellent lawyers trusted by clients across the country, it's also because we focus on creating the right team who lives by our shared core values: Innovation; Continuous Improvement, and Excellent Client Service! Our reputation speaks for itself, with happy clients and top-notch results. Our team-oriented environment is employee-focused, we maintain reasonable billable hours, offer mental health days, contribute to ongoing education, and focus on finding the right work-life balance for every individual in the Firm.

Hansra Law exists to protect, and advise, innovators and job creators, because we believe that when the business community thrives, so does our economy. And when the economy thrives, it benefits all of us. Come be a part of the team that's changing the way business law gets done in Ontario!