Our client, a reputable firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking to add a family law lawyer with at least 5 years of experience and a strong foundation in client management. The firm offers a collegial setting where your professional development and contributions are recognized and valued.

Please contact Pam Shimmerman at pam@hellergroup.ca

We have several clients located in downtown Toronto seeking insurance defence lawyers. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience and an opportunity to work on a range of complex insurance disputes including speciality defence and coverage matters.  This is an exceptional opportunity to work with other leading practitioners in a collegial environment.

Please contact Pam Shimmerman at pam@hellergroup.ca

Our client, a successful real estate development, investment and asset management company, with a proven track record of creating large scale, best-in-class multi-phase development projects across Canada and the United States, is looking to hire a Legal Counsel, reporting to the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of strong commercial real estate experience, particularly in condominium-related matters. Experience in construction, financing, and/or other related areas would be a significant asset, as the role involves supporting a broad range of legal issues and coordination across multiple departments.

Responsibilities will include assisting and supporting the Company’s development teams (ie. planning and re-zoning, condominium processes, municipal processes, construction, permitting, condominium sales and marketing material, condo registration and closing processes, Tarion, purchase and sale agreements, etc.), and assisting and liaising with external counsel on various transactions (ie. financings, acquisitions, dispositions, corporate maintenance, HR matters, compliance, etc.).

This excellent opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement of 4 days in office and one day remote.

This is an exclusive engagement with STITT + ZOSKY.  To learn more about this opportunity, or to apply in confidence, please contact Nancy Stitt at nancy@stittzosky.com or Stacy Zosky at stacy@stittzosky.com.

Millar Kreklewetz LLP is looking for an Associate Lawyer to join our outstanding team!

The ideal candidate will have between 0 – 3 years’ experience and new calls are welcome to apply!

Millar Kreklewetz LLP is a a super-boutique Canadian tax and trade law firm, with litigation and planning expertise in Indirect Tax (e.g., GST/HST, Sales Tax, Fuel Tax, Tobacco Tax) and Customs and International Trade matters.  Our client base is comprised of national and international leaders in almost every industry sector – each seeking us out for the specific advice and litigation assistance that we offer.

Interested candidates should e-mail an application package, including CVs and Law School Transcripts, to Rob Kreklewetz at rgk@taxandtradelaw.com.

Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc is hiring an Administrative Law Associate.

General Qualifications:

• Lawyer with 3-4 years’ experience in administrative law, ideally in professional regulation
• Excellent litigation and advocacy skills, both written and oral
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues
• Manage a busy workload and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of and commitment to the additional ethical obligations imposed on lawyers acting as prosecutors is necessary

We welcome applicants from equity seeking groups.

Send your latest CV and writing sample to Jennifer Evangelista, Firm Manager (jevangelista@sml-law.com) by August 29, 2025.

Blaney McMurtry LLP has an immediate opening for an associate with 1-2 years of relevant experience to join our busy insurance litigation practice. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of insurance tort matters, including occupiers’ liability, product liability, E&O, personal injury and defence of public authorities. In addition to assisting senior counsel on files, the associate will be expected to manage an independent caseload of general insurance defence matters from intake through resolution, whether by negotiated settlement or trial.

Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical, drafting, writing and file-management skills; possess exceptional research capabilities; and exhibit the judgment and initiative required to resolve issues confidently both within and outside court proceedings. Negotiation and advocacy skills, client-service orientation and effective practice-management abilities are essential, as are strong academic credentials.

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, résumé, academic transcripts and two writing samples, in confidence, to:

Neil Dennis
Director, Professional Development
careers@blaney.com

We thank all candidates for their response but only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Looking for an innovative, collaborative and creative employment & labour law firm to put down your lawyer roots this fall?

Come join SpringLaw! We are a growing, busy group of smart, tech-forward employment & labour lawyers looking to add to our team. We serve both employers and employees in a wide range of industries, from tech to landscaping to finance. If you are a lawyer looking for a high-impact position with strong support, training and mentoring to grow your career, SpringLaw might be for you!

What Sets Us Apart

• SpringLaw is a virtual employment law boutique whose purpose and passion is to disrupt old-school law for an amazing client journey.
• We have been remote workers since day 1. The firm was founded 8 years ago on a paperless and virtual model with a tech and cloud-based infrastructure to thrive in our new online environment.
• We have lots of collaborative systems to keep us all connected, including daily watercooler chats on our internal channels, recurring and deliberate 1:1 mentoring and office hour meetings, weekly team file strategy review, quarterly meet-ups, and an annual all-team strategy retreat out of town.
• We are an equity-seeking employer, and we operate with an anti-oppression mindset. We maintain awareness of and remain sensitive to structural oppression/privilege at work and in the communities we serve.
• Location: Ontario. Your work will be remote with the exception of occasional in-person client legal proceedings, and 4 scheduled all-team meet-ups a year.
• Competitive Market Salary based on experience, plus performance and referral bonuses.
• Benefits: full range of health & dental; DB pension plan (yes DB!), education allowance and learning & development experiences; generous paid sick days & vacation.

What You’ll Do

We serve both employer and employee clients in a wide range of solicitor and litigation workplace law issues, including contract reviews, disability management, discrimination and harassment claims, workplace investigations, M&A employment matters and termination claims and litigation. This is a high-impact client-facing role, and your input to the firm, to our mission and to our clients will be felt directly.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone collaborative, creative, forward-thinking, tech-enthusiastic and who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment. Our ideal Lawyer:

• At least 2-3 years of private practice experience with employment and labour law work, with client-facing practice management experience, and the ability to ground every legal solution in real life.
• For this role, we particularly need someone comfortable with both litigation proceedings and a solicitor soul who loves to nerd out on innovative and enforceable contracts and legal precedents.
• Collaborate effortlessly with other lawyers on our team. Though we often work independently, we use a shared system and always avoid silos – everyone must roll up their sleeves and simply ask, “How can I help the client and our team?”.
• Shared values for how you want to help clients: see our Client Values Manifesto.
• A relentless growth mindset always seeking to improve workflows, legal knowledge, lawyer skills and client services.;
• A tech-savvy, forward-thinking and bold outlook on the future of law and how to solve people’s legal problems today and in 20 years;
• Grit, work work-hard ethic and an instinctive focus on getting the client’s problem solved.
• Proficiency in Clio, Google, Microsoft and Asana, with a deep growth mindset in learning new software as the firm continues to grow and evolve.
• A desire to join a team long-term, where you belong, grow and become core to the firm’s fabric;
• A connection with your community, friends and family while working hard for clients – it doesn’t need to be one over the other. You’ll be a better lawyer for it.
• And finally … we are a group of innovative individuals with can-do attitudes. We are kind to each other, and we all help out wherever we can. We have fun and we’re respectful, no matter how busy we get. We avoid egos and brilliant jerks. Our collaborative culture is in our firm’s DNA. We’re looking for someone aligned with our firm’s core values who will be a positive and creative addition to our team!

How to Apply

If you are qualified to practice law in Canada and meet 80% or more of the ideal requirements, send an email to careers@springlaw.ca, addressed to Jessica Raposo and attach your resume and the names of two references.

What about a cover letter? We’d prefer a 60-second video introducing yourself and letting us know something that stood out to you in this post that made you say “This is for me,” as well as something role or firm-related you’re interested in learning more about. If making a video is not possible for you at the moment, don’t let it stop you from applying. Including the information in a short paragraph in your cover email is fine with us.

SpringLaw is an equity-seeking organization. People who identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQ+, and people from low-income backgrounds, are especially encouraged to apply. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in our hiring process. Please contact Jessica Raposo at careers@springlaw.ca with your needs or any questions you have about this.

What to Expect

• Selected candidates will be invited to a first-round interview. Following that, selected candidates will be invited to a second and possibly third interview.
• Candidates taking part in the full interview process will meet a mix of operations and legal services team members.
• To help with the efficiency of the process, there will likely be two interviewers in each session.
• All interviews will be online via Google Meet.

Our client, a highly successful management-side focused employment & labour boutique, is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with demonstrated experience in employment and labour and shared vision for the practice of law generally.

The firm offers a generous compensation package and has a commitment to a meaningful work/life balance, with a different expectation of annual billable hours compared to most competitors. Mentorship is a core principle of the firm, as well as investing in associates, by also focusing on their professional growth through guidance and education. There is also a high emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and a standard of excellence in legal practice and client service. The firm values true teamwork and mutual support. This collaborative environment enhances the work culture of the firm, while at the same time acts to strengthen the firm’s commitment to client service.

Our client is seeking an associate with strong academic credentials and 2 or more years of compatible practice experience who would thrive in a boutique practice setting where a high-level of excellence and practice is the norm. The firm invites someone eager to embrace and contribute to the vision of a law firm that excels in its field, boasts exceptional clients and yet maintains a sustainable pace of practice for all its members.

If interested, please apply to trevor@branionwilliams.com

THE ROLE:

SV Law LLP has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Professional Development and Resources to join our team on a contract to cover a parental leave.  The role will support both our Guelph and Elora offices with a hybrid arrangement available.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Managing Partner, the Director of Professional Development and Resources is responsible for overseeing: SV Law’s Summer Student, Articling Student, and Associate recruitment efforts; the professional development and performance management of our Summer Students, Articling Students, and Associates; and SV Law’s knowledge management efforts.

At SV Law, we are committed to the growth of our employees and practice.  Our goal is to provide our team with a collaborative, supportive, and respectful work environment to grow your career.  We recognize that our most important assets are our employees and offer:

• competitive remuneration
• a comprehensive benefit package
• contributions towards group RSP
• continuing legal education and tuition assistance
• promotional and professional membership assistance
• an active social committee
• remote work options
• a healthy balance between the workplace and your personal life
• robust mentorship and training opportunities

We have a strong commitment to our community, and we support and encourage employee community involvement through volunteering activities, fundraising events, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• In concert with the Lawyer Human Resources Committee, responsible for facilitating the recruitment of Summer and Articling Students.
• In concert with Practice Group Chairs and the Executive Committee, responsible for facilitating the recruitment of lateral Associates.
• Leads the facilitation of the new hire onboarding (orientation) program including software and firm policy and procedures.
• Ensures all resources are available for successful onboarding.

Professional Development

• Provides support and additional mentorship to lawyers and law students.
• Oversees training and needs analysis for all new hires and current lawyers to ensure they fulfil their requirements for their continuing legal education hours.
• Responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the firm’s professional development curriculum, which focuses on skills-based learning and integrated business development programming to share knowledge and support sustainable practice growth.
• Provides support to Associates in preparing annual business plans.
• Facilitates performance reviews for the Associates based on the firm’s Associate core competencies framework.

Knowledge Management

• Working with Practice Group Chairs and the Technology Committee to source and/or review potential new legal software.
• In concert with Practice Group Chairs, overseeing the collection and maintenance of annotated model precedents for the extensive precedents system used by professionals across the firm.

Practice Management Support

• Reviews dockets to ensure best practices are being followed.
• Ensures proper billing practices are being followed, and billing is done when appropriate.
• Reviews associate WIP and follows up where necessary.

General Firm Support

• Prepares and monitors annual training and development budget.
• Prepares quarterly progress reports to Partners.
• Completes special projects as required.
• Participates on various firm committees as necessary.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Lawyer with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience, preferably in private practice.
• In-depth understanding of law firm structure, performance management, legal practice management, CLE requirements, and recruitment.
• Interest in the professional development of others.
• Ability to engage different stakeholders, including Partners, on developing and executing plans.
• Highly organized and able to manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Professional and approaches the role with a high level of discretion, tact, and maturity.
• Proficiency with relevant technology tools (e.g. MS Office, document management systems, legal practice management software).

Interested candidates may apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and résumé to: Gabrielle Walker, Director of Professional Development and Resources, sv-careers@svlaw.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will receive a formal reply.

At SV Law, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, supported, and are free from violence and harassment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and community. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Lawyer to join our Litigation Department. The successful candidate should have experience and expertise in Professional Negligence and Commercial Litigation. The ideal candidate will:

• Possess excellent drafting and organizational skills;
• Have experience with complex motions, drafting pleadings, conducting cross-examinations and discoveries;
• Regulatory litigation experience would be an asset;
• Work well in a highly collaborative and professional team setting; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to develop and manage client relationships.

  Koskie Minsky is committed to and embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage members of all equity seeking groups to apply.

  We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

  If you believe that you would be the right candidate for this position, please send your resume and qualifications to:

  Donna Hart
  Director, Professional Development
  dhart@kmlaw.ca