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MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail , MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.   Job summary Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized and has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They are also able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment while providing superior customer service for both internal and external clients.   Responsibilities include: Preparing foreclosure files from start to finish Drafting documents for foreclosure proceedings Accessing and regularly documenting information in client portals Initiating follow-up with debtors/borrowers as required Organizing and maintaining files, including daily filing, opening and closing files and updating case activity Handling telephone and email correspondence, both incoming and outgoing with financial institutions, defendants and other law firms Preparing letters and correspondence to clients and defendants regarding collection and foreclosure matters Maintaining accurate files and diarizing important dates and times   Qualifications include: Post-secondary education from an accredited legal program preferred Minimum of three to five years of experience in the foreclosure area Ability to maintain an efficient electronic file system with exceptional attention to detail Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and complete them under time constraints Strong communicator with strong problem solving and analytical skills Being able to work independently and to adapt to a fast-changing environment. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Capacity to perform complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents Ability to follow the instructions from a diverse group of clients, lawyers and staff Software program knowledge or certification in FCT Default Solutions/Collect Link, Aderant, MS Word, Excel and document software management are assets   We offer: A competitive salary including individual performance bonus Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits Access to group savings plans and investment options Growth and development opportunities A positive and inclusive work environment   Our diversity statement MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.   If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the Apply button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.      

About Cassels: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of clients across Canada’s most dynamic industries. From offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, our litigators act on complex commercial disputes for multinational, national, and mid-market clients. We combine rigorous advocacy with practical judgment, inventive strategy, and an unwavering focus on achieving efficient, business-minded outcomes.   Our Culture: At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.   Role Overview: Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated mid-level associate to join our national litigation practice. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced litigators on a broad range of complex corporate, commercial, and securities litigation disputes. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of files, develop your advocacy skills, build trusted client relationships, and contribute at every stage of litigation. We are looking for a collaborative, curious, and commercially minded lawyer who is ready to grow within a supportive, high-performing team.   The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managing litigation and dispute resolution matters of moderate complexity, with increasing independence and appropriate supervision. Assuming carriage of discrete files and lead day-to-day management of assigned matters. Conducting and supervising legal research and develop practical legal advice and litigation strategies that reflect each client’s objectives. Drafting pleadings, affidavits, factums, opinions, correspondence, and other litigation materials. Preparing for and participating in discoveries, cross-examinations, mediations, motions, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. Analyzing evidence, assess legal and commercial risk, and identify opportunities for efficient dispute resolution. Communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and courts and tribunals. Managing deadlines, budgets, reporting obligations, and files in accordance with firm policies and professional obligations. Using legal technology, document management systems, and litigation support tools to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services. Collaborating with partners, associates, students, law clerks, and other professionals and staff. Delegating effectively and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to junior team members. Contributing to knowledge sharing, professional development, recruitment initiatives, and firm committees. Participating in client development, networking, marketing, thought leadership, and business development activities.   The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills: J.D. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 4 – 5 years of post-call litigation experience in a private practice environment. Strong understanding of Ontario court procedures, advocacy principles, and dispute resolution processes. Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail. Strong organizational and practice management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Confident oral advocacy, sound judgment, and a practical approach to problem-solving. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a client-service mindset, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Experience supervising, mentoring, and delegating work to junior lawyers, students, and legal support personnel. Comfort using legal research platforms, document management systems, and other legal technology tools.   Employment Type : Permanent, Full-Time   What we offer: Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care. RRSP Matching Program. Education/tuition allowance. Fitness Reimbursement Program. Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis. A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year. A business casual dress code (client/day specific). Employee referral bonus. A hybrid work environment.   Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.   We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.    

  At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day. Stantec is seeking an experienced lawyer to serve as a strategic legal advisor for complex alternative project delivery and other strategic project pursuits across North America. In this role, you will partner with project leaders, business leaders, risk management, and external partners from project pursuit to delivery and close-out of complex and/or high-value projects with a focus on alternative project delivery (APD) models such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance. This is a strategic role that combines legal expertise with strong commercial judgement to enable project success while protecting Stantec’s interest and proactively managing project risks. Key Responsibilities Contract Review & Negotiation Lead the review, negotiation and drafting of contracts and other legal documentation such as teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, design services agreements and subconsultant agreements. Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend appropriate protections and mitigations. Develop a deep understanding of Stantec’s business and the specific proposed project opportunity to support the team in reviewing scope documents, commercial terms, risk allocation, change management process, and payment terms. Partner with the project team to escalate significant legal or commercial risks to senior legal leadership, as appropriate. Project Pursuit Support Provide guidance during proposal development and contract formation. Partner with pursuit teams to evaluate legal and commercial risks and opportunities and support go/no-go decisions. Participate in client, contractor, partner, owner negotiations throughout pursuit and award phases. Project Delivery and Close-Out Support Provide legal advice regarding potential claims, disputes, and project-related conflicts and recommend strategies for practical resolution. Assist with contract interpretation and issue resolution during project execution. Support project teams on issues that arise during project delivery including investigating issues and problems and drafting notices and formal correspondence. Business Partnership and Guidance Serve as a trusted advisor to project leaders and business leaders. Build and strengthen relationships with Project teams by cultivating a deep understanding of Stantec’s business and being proactive in providing valuable risk management practices for Stantec’s Projects. Provide targeted training for project staff and other support teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to alternative project delivery. Support with review and development of resources, templates and reference materials Qualifications Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including substantial alternative project delivery experience Member in good standing of a provincial/state bar Proven ability to advise teams on strategic legal and commercial matters Exemplary drafting skills with attention to detail Proactive, can-do and collaborative attitude is a must; Highly developed business sense Excellent communicator with a practical approach Familiar with technical aspects of design and construction Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Pay Range: Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$147,600.00 - $221,300.00 Annually Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Are you passionate about tax law and looking for an opportunity to work with a team of leading tax practitioners on complex and influential matters? Take your next step and join Osler’s tax practice! Osler is seeking associates with a demonstrated enthusiasm for tax to join our leading tax group in our Toronto office. Osler is recognized for its market leading tax practice, with specialized and extensive expertise in both tax transactional and advisory mandates and tax disputes and litigation. From our offices in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa and Vancouver, our team of 50+ tax planners and tax litigators operate as an integrated unit — a major differentiator of our practice. No other Canadian firm offers this unique opportunity for associates to have exposure to both market leading tax planning and advisory mandates, as well as tax controversy matters all the way from audit stage to the Supreme Court of Canada. Our ability to work in a collegial and seamless manner across the national practice allows associates in each of our offices the opportunity for involvement in both local and national projects. Position Requirements: Do you have what we’re looking for? A minimum of 4 years of practice experience in the tax advisory and/or dispute areas; A strong grasp of foundational income tax principles; Excellent academic credentials; Exceptional communication, matter management and writing skills; and A self-starter attitude with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. Compensation: Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including year of call, job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience. Accessibility and Accommodation: We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks: Any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, social media check, and employment and educational verifications. Please note that we use artificial intelligence throughout our recruitment processes to screen, assess or select applicants.