Senior Litigation Counsel – Commercial Litigation

About the role

We are looking for a senior Litigation Counsel with over 10 years of experience to lead sophisticated commercial disputes within a highly regarded practice. The role involves managing complex litigation from intake through trial and appeal, while providing strategic advice to clients on high‑value matters.

Key responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial litigation files from intake through resolution, trial, and appeal.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, factums, affidavits, legal opinions, and other litigation materials.
• Appear before courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels.
• Work directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the litigation process.
• Manage litigation budgets, timelines, and overall file progression.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex and high‑profile litigation mandates.
• Support business development initiatives and foster long‑term client relationships.

Required profile

• Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
• Approximately 10+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation files from inception through resolution.
• Strong advocacy, legal research, drafting, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience appearing before superior and appellate courts.
• Excellent client management, communication, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team.
• Experience in Indigenous rights, title, Crown, constitutional, or Aboriginal litigation is an asset.

Required skills