Associate – Trial & Defence

Associate – Trial & Defence

Clyde & Co has an opening for an Associate with 5 years of experience in insurance and/or civil litigation experience to join its litigation group. As a lawyer at our Firm, you will engage in matters involving all aspects of litigation including advising clients, examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. You will have the opportunity of working for a leading global law firm while further developing your career.

What you’ll do:

• Providing legal analysis and advice in litigation, including commercial litigation, regulatory litigation, construction, white collar crime, specialty lines of insurance, professional negligence claims, and other sectors including municipal law, municipal liability, police liability, occupier’s liability, liquor liability, property insurance, product liability, and issues relating to cyber claims.
• In conjunction with partners, having carriage of litigation and coverage files, from initial assessment, pleadings, motions, discovery through mediation, pre-trial, and trial.
• Analyzing legal and factual issues and advising clients.
• Attending at examinations for discovery.
• Preparing correspondence to counsel opposite and clients.
• Maintaining relations with the insurers and insureds.
• Reviewing documents in preparation for litigation.
• Submitting filings to the court.
• Appearing in court, independently or with partners, to argue motions, attend pre-trials and mediations.
• Assisting with or conducting solo preparations and attending independently or with partners at trials or other adjudicative hearings.
• Attending Ontario or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
• Performing certain tasks related to the practice management side of the legal work.
• Developing his/her overall set of skills in an on-going fashion.
• Meeting other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Graduated from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in Ontario (member in good standing with the Ontario Bar)
• Has 5 years of post-qualification civil litigation and coverage experience
• Has relevant experience with professional indemnity – including design professionals and engineers, insurance brokers, accountants, with trial experience.
• Has exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Has sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
• Has proven advocacy talent.
• Has high integrity and intellectual rigor.
• Has strong interpersonal skills.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships.
• Is able to work independently, as well as in a team.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy the perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of flexible vacation, holiday, sick leave, and an annual ‘wellbeing’ day off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Receive 100% firm-paid extended healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Extensive Disability Coverage: Benefit from comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
• Exciting Bonus Opportunities: Earn monthly and annual bonuses based on performance.
• Referral Bonuses: Get rewarded for bringing talented individuals into our team.
• Mentorship Programs: Grow your career with strong mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Engaging Social Activities: Participate in fun social events organized throughout the year.
• Wellness Reimbursement: Invest in your health with our wellness reimbursement program.
• Inclusive Parental Leave: Enjoy six months of fully paid parental leave, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Business Development Opportunities: Engage in exciting client-facing events both in Canada and across our global locations.
• Global Mobility Program: Explore opportunities to work in our international offices.
• Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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