Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate (Insurance Defence/Construction) (3-7 years) Toronto/Ottawa Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing, litigation boutique seeking to add an Associate to its expanding team. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality legal work in a collaborative, supportive environment where lawyers receive meaningful mentorship, strong administrative support, and genuine opportunities for long-term career growth. The firm offers flexibility with a hybrid work model in Toronto (two days per week in the office) and a fully remote option for lawyers based in Ottawa. Responsibilities The successful candidate will work on a diverse litigation practice with a significant focus on property & casualty insurance defence, including: Professional liability (Errors & Omissions) Directors' & Officers' liability Product liability Construction disputes, including liens, holdbacks, delay claims, defects, omissions, and contractual disputes Cybersecurity and incident response matters Tort litigation Fraud claims Historical abuse litigation This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise across multiple litigation areas while building a broad and sophisticated practice. Requirements 3–7 years of insurance defence litigation experience Strong advocacy, analytical, and written communication skills Interest in developing a broad litigation practice with a focus on property & casualty insurance matters Candidates with experience in insurance defence who are looking to expand into construction, coverage, cybersecurity, or historical abuse litigation are encouraged to apply Private practice experience is strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary 1,750-hour billable target Uncapped performance-based bonus structure, with bonus opportunities increasing as billable targets are exceeded REF# LI1759

The Associate will handle a diverse litigation practice focusing on property and casualty insurance defence. Key areas include professional liability, construction disputes, cybersecurity, and tort litigation.

Candidates need 3-7 years of insurance defence litigation experience with strong advocacy and communication skills. Private practice experience is strongly preferred.

• Uncapped Performance-based Bonus

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• Insurance Defence
• Construction Litigation
• Professional Liability
• Directors' & Officers' Liability
• Product Liability
• Cybersecurity Law
• Tort Litigation
• Fraud Claims
• Historical Abuse Litigation
• Advocacy
• Analytical Skills
• Written Communication

• Legal
• Construction

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

28 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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