Commercial Litigation Associate (4–6 Years’ Call) – Securities & Regulatory Focus

Commercial Litigation Associate (4–6 Years’ Call) – Securities & Regulatory Focus
Toronto | Bay Street | Market-Leading Compensation

A premier Toronto Bay Street law firm is seeking a high-performing Commercial Litigation Associate (4–6 years’ call) to join its distinguished litigation practice. This role is ideal for a lawyer with meaningful experience in complex commercial disputes and a demonstrated interest or background in securities litigation and regulatory proceedings.

This is a rare opportunity to work within one of Toronto’s most sophisticated litigation teams, recognized for handling high-stakes corporate, securities, and regulatory matters.

The Opportunity

You will collaborate with leading litigators on intricate commercial disputes, shareholder and oppression remedy claims, securities litigation, regulatory investigations, and proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission and other adjudicative bodies. The role offers significant responsibility, direct client engagement, and strategic involvement from early stages through resolution.

The firm fosters a culture of excellence, mentorship, and teamwork, providing associates with a clear path toward advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex commercial and securities litigation mandates

• Draft pleadings, motion materials, facta, and written advocacy

• Conduct in-depth legal research and strategic analysis

• Appear before courts and administrative tribunals

• Advise clients on litigation risk, regulatory exposure, and dispute strategy

• Provide guidance to junior associates and students as appropriate

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of post-call experience in commercial litigation

• Experience in securities litigation, capital markets disputes, or regulatory enforcement matters is strongly preferred

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills

• Strong analytical capabilities and sound professional judgment

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Why This Firm?

• Top-of-market compensation with performance-based bonuses

• Hybrid work model

• Collaborative, high-caliber litigation group

• Transparent career progression and partnership potential

• Exposure to headline-level, precedent-setting matters

If you are an ambitious litigator seeking exposure to complex securities and commercial disputes within an elite Bay Street platform, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply in strict confidence to:
Ben Higham
Cartel Inc. – Legal Recruitment Specialists
Ben@cartelinc.com