Commercial Litigation Lawyer

About The Role

Pace Law is seeking an experienced commercial litigator to handle active and incoming matters on a contract basis. You’ll run files with autonomy, collaborate with our team as needed, and step into hearings and trials with confidence.

What you’ll do

• Manage commercial litigation files from pleadings through appeal, as needed
• Draft and argue motions; conduct discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and trials
• Prepare concise, persuasive written materials (facta, briefs, affidavits)
• Advise clients on risk, strategy, settlement, and costs
• Coordinate with clerks/junior counsel for efficient file execution
  
  

What you bring

• Called to the Ontario Bar 5+ years and in good standing with the LSO
• Proven trial experience in the Superior Court (must-have)
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and file-management skills
• Ability to work independently on a contract/remote-hybrid basis
• Business sense and clear client communication
• LawPRO coverage as applicable
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience with Filevine or similar practice tools
• Appeals experience
  
  

Contract; flexible hours based on file needs

Pace Law firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [email protected].