Associate Lawyer
March 4, 2025
Goldblatt Partners LLP is seeking to hire a lawyer with two to five years of experience to join our Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights practice group.
We work with Indigenous governments and individuals to advance and protect their Indigenous and treaty rights, and to build space for greater self-determination. The practice includes litigation at all levels of court and before administrative tribunals, consultation processes and negotiations with governments and proponents, and advice concerning governance and economic development matters. You can find out more here.
The successful candidate will be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and have:
- A demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Indigenous rights, Aboriginal law and constitutional law
- Strong analytic, research and writing skills
- Strong references
- A record of academic excellence
- Availability to travel for work with Indigenous clients across Canada
The following will be considered assets:
- Litigation experience
- French language competency
- Experience with contract drafting and/or knowledge of corporate and commercial law
This is a contract position for a term of one year, with the possibility of extension. We offer a competitive salary; a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits; and fitness and vision care allowances.
Goldblatt Partners is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage members of Indigenous, equity-seeking, and racialized communities to apply. We also provide accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to the attention of Jessica Orkin. Please send all application packages to Beth Lalonde (Smith) at esmith@goldblattpartners.com. Inquiries about the position may also be directed to Beth Lalonde.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Goldblatt Partners LLP
https://goldblattpartners.com/For 50 years Goldblatt Partners has helped trade unions blaze a trail for working people in Ontario. While labour law remains our core practice area, we also have thriving civil litigation and Aboriginal law practices and represent clients in a variety of other types of disputes, including constitutional and human rights law, criminal law, public interest litigation, and professional regulation and discipline matters.