Commercial Litigation Associate

WeirFoulds LLP

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial litigation on complex cases
  • Experience or interest in fraud and cryptocurrency litigation
  • Strong skills in legal research, drafting, and organization
  • Demonstrated client service and relationship-building abilities
  • Team-oriented mindset, able to collaborate with colleagues of all levels
  • Self-motivated, innovative, and adaptable in balancing demands
  • Ability to handle document-intensive files and manage clients independently

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team of litigators on complex commercial cases
  • Represent clients in litigation related to blockchain and digital assets
  • Manage all aspects of litigation files, particularly document-heavy cases
  • Engage in client service and development, reinforcing client relationships
  • Assist in the strategic planning and execution of litigation strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field of law
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and complex litigation projects
  • Supportive team environment with collaborative opportunities
  • Potential for professional growth in emerging areas of law
Full Job Description
WeirFoulds LLP is seeking an associate lawyer to join our thriving Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have:
  • 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience working on complex litigation files
  • Experience with (or an interest in) fraud and cryptocurrency litigation files is considered an asset
  • Strong technical, legal, research, drafting, and organization skills
  • Demonstrated strengths in entrepreneurialism including client service, client relationships and client development
  • Ability to work with lawyers at all levels and be a team player
  • Ability to balance competing demands as well as be self-motivated, innovative and flexible
  • Ability to manage document intensive files
  • Confidence to manage files and clients independently
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
  • Excellent academic credentials


The successful candidate will work with our team of commercial litigators, on a variety of challenging, sophisticated, and complex litigation cases, representing a broad range of clients. This role will have a particular focus on litigating matters related to blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. This is a new role.

Please submit your application online, including a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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