CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

Impact Benefit Agreement Lawyer

Toronto or Vancouver
  • Due to ongoing growth, A&B is seeking an Impact Benefit Agreement Lawyer to join its esteemed team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting Indigenous communities by negotiating and implementing agreements that secure economic, environmental, and social benefits tied to resource development projects. They will provide legal counsel on Indigenous governance, land use, and rights, ensuring compliance with Canadian laws and consultation obligations. The role involves collaborating with Indigenous nations, government bodies, and private industry to create mutually beneficial agreements while promoting cultural values and self-determination. This lawyer will also facilitate capacity-building initiatives to strengthen Indigenous legal frameworks.
 

Commercial Litigation Associate

Toronto
  • Our client, Aird & Berlis, is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and is consistently recognized as a leading Canadian law firm by international and national guides to the legal profession. The firm prides itself in a strong culture built on trust, teamwork, and collegiality. The firm’s modern management team and progressive talent management strategies ensure lawyers have access to opportunities for professional development and advancement. The firm provides strategic legal and business advice is all principal areas of business law, including corporate finance, banking, insolvency and restructuring, energy, environmental, infrastructure/P3, technology and intellectual property, litigation, workplace law, municipal and land use planning, real estate, and tax.
 

Legal Counsel

Toronto
  • Our client, Institutional Mortgage Capital (IMC) is an independently owned investment fund manager and commercial mortgage lender serving institutional and private wealth clients across Canada since 2009. With a focused and disciplined approach and a strong set of core values, the IMC team has originated and closed more than $14B of commercial mortgages, established 15 investment funds and re-launched the Canadian CMBS market securitizing over $12B of commercial mortgage loans. IMC, directly and through its related entities, is also a CMHC Approved Lender and a Fitch-rated Commercial Primary Servicer. IMC has a need for a talented and business-wise lawyer to join its team.
 

Indigenous Governance Lawyer

Toronto or Vancouver
  • Due to ongoing growth, A&B is seeking an Indigenous Governance Lawyer to join its esteemed team. The successful candidate will have experience in Aboriginal and treaty rights matters, including working with Indigenous nations and governments in addressing their internal governance needs, designing cumulative impacts and effects strategies for participation in regulatory proceedings and the development and implementation of Indigenous laws. Demonstrated experience in Indigenous child and family services laws-related work will be prioritized.
 

General Counsel

Calgary
  • If you are guided by a passion to protect the public interest and preserve the fundamental principles of justice this position at the Law Society of Alberta will appeal to you. The Law Society of Alberta (Law Society) regulates the legal profession in the public interest by promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional and ethical conduct by Alberta lawyers. We derive our authority from the Legal Profession Act of Alberta and set standards through a Code of Conduct and the Rules of the Law Society. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director the General Counsel is responsible for providing high-level strategic legal and governance advice to the Law Society’s executive. This role is directly responsible for litigation management, organizational risk management and provision of in-house legal advice and services. This role is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
 

Legal Counsel

Calgary
  • Due to ongoing growth, the Law Society of Alberta seeks a Legal Counsel to join its team. As a key member of the Counsel department and on behalf of the Law Society, the Legal Counsel will represent the Law Society in all types of internal hearings and appeals, including disciplinary hearings. Legal Counsel also represents the Law Society at all levels of court, as required. The Counsel department actively supports the Law Society’s mission to be a model regulator, including protecting the public interest and preserving the fundamental principles of justice. In addition, the Counsel department provides support and legal advice to external stakeholders, such as Benchers, and all internal stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership team. To that end, Legal Counsel will be involved in effectively managing organizational risk. Success in this position requires excellent communication, analytical, organizational, judgment, leadership and time management skills.
 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Counsel

Calgary
  • Alberta is growing increasingly diverse, and the legal profession faces many challenges in meeting the legal needs of all Albertans. A bar that includes representation from all communities that make up the province will be better able to meet the public’s needs. Understanding and appreciation of differences and experiences also improves the quality of legal services. The Law Society has an important role to play in assisting lawyers and the public in meeting these challenges. To meet these needs, the Law Society of Alberta is currently hiring an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Counsel to join their dynamic team. As a key member of the Education team, the EDI Counsel will work with key stakeholders on initiatives and programs related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Through these programs, the Law Society will enhance lawyer competence in Alberta, support legal organizations in fostering safe, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplaces, and ensure lawyers in Alberta have the resources and skills necessary to provide competent and inclusive legal services to the public. Success in this position requires excellent project management, communication, collaboration, organizational, teamwork, problem solving and time management skills.
 

Indigenous Litigation Lawyer

Toronto or Vancouver
  • Due to ongoing growth, A&B is seeking a Litigation Partner to join its Indigenous practice group. The successful candidate will advise and represent Indigenous clients on Aboriginal and Treaty rights matters, including the development, advancement and implementation of negotiation and litigation strategies for the recognition of Indigenous rights, as well as the resolution of historical land related grievances and others claims. Success in this role requires experience in Aboriginal and treaty rights matters, including developing and advancing litigation for or involving Indigenous peoples. Practical experience in advancing Indigenous rights litigation and resolving historical claims will be prioritized. Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships and mentoring and supervising junior litigation lawyers is an asset.
 

Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

British Columbia or Ontario
  • Due to ongoing growth, A&B is seeking a Corporate/Commercial lawyer to join its esteemed team. The successful candidate will represent clients in a range of corporate commercial transactions with a particular focus on Indigenous matters. This is a great opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a leading law firm committed to fostering an entrepreneurial culture providing outstanding client service and ensuring the professional growth of its associates. Candidates with experience or a strong interest in working with Indigenous clients and communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

Human Rights & Equity Advisor

Toronto
  • The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is one of the largest school boards in Canada and the largest Catholic school board in the world. The TCDSB serves over eighty-thousand students in more than 170 elementary schools and 30 secondary schools throughout Toronto and has an annual operating budget of approximately $1.2 billion. TCDSB’s Catholic education system produces high levels of student achievement and enables students to fulfill Ontario’s Catholic Graduate Expectations. Further, graduates are taught the virtues and values of the Catholic faith including community, responsibility, accountability, collaboration, caring and family. The TCDSB is committed to fairly and objectively recruiting and selecting leaders and staff who are excellent role models, innovative, and committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join an established, highly regarded organization committed to the well-being of its staff, students, and the community it serves in a new role within a growing legal services team.
 

Lawyer, Insolvency

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading Canadian law firm. Featuring a comprehensive and successful platform, the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by national and international legal guides, and its clients include leaders across all sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead in a successful and thriving team with excellent support resources to optimally facilitate and enhance a practice. 
 

Chief Compliance Officer

Toronto
  • Caldwell has been exclusively retained by a leading global financial institution to recruit a Chief Compliance Officer for their Canadian operations based in Toronto. Reporting functionally to the CEO and directly to the Board and/or Audit Committee, the Chief Compliance Officer will oversee the bank’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining robust internal controls and reporting. This full-time, permanent position is based in downtown Toronto. We seek a seasoned compliance professional with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and extensive compliance experience within major banking institutions, specifically in commercial and/or retail banking sectors. This position serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and will play a pivotal leadership role in the bank’s transformation by ensuring compliance integrity through processes, people, and technology.
 

Lawyer, Construction Litigation

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading Canadian law firm. Featuring a comprehensive and successful platform, the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by national and international legal guides, and its clients include leaders across all sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead in a successful and thriving team with excellent support resources to optimally facilitate and enhance a practice. 
 

Associate, Labour & Employment

Edmonton
  • Our client is a boutique law firm based in Edmonton serving clients throughout Alberta and across Canada, with a focused practice and a national reputation, provides labour and employment law advice for employers. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a growing, highly successful firm offering a fast-paced environment, complex work, and flexible work arrangements. Candidates located outside of Edmonton are also encouraged to apply.
 

Wills, Estates & Trusts Associate/Junior Partner

Toronto
  • Aird Berlis LLP (A&B) is consistently recognised among the very best firms in Canada at which to practice law. The firm has a unique, personal approach and an open and informal working environment, which facilitates the development of professional and personal relationships. A&B features one of the most successful estates practices in Canada. With a focus on minimizing both estate administration and taxation on death, its team combines the best estate and trust planning techniques. The firm’s estate and trust planning professionals also work closely with the members of the firm’s Tax Group, designing and implementing plans for the succession of High Net Worth and Ultra High Networth families. The firm features an innovative platform, an unrivalled culture of trust and collegiality, exceptional support and resources, and excellent partnership prospects. The firm’s prominence and recognition continue to grow, largely due to its commitment to practice excellence and recruiting talented and well-rounded lawyers.
 

Associate, Commercial Litigation

Calgary
  • We are working with a well-established and leading Canadian business law firm with deep roots in the community. The firm features a highly successful platform, an exceptional team of lawyers, and strong support resources. Offering competitive compensation, this is an incredible opportunity for a talented lawyer to work on complex litigation files, obtain mentorship from leading litigators, and grow with a thriving and collegial team.
 

Corporate Partner

Toronto
  • Our client is a leading international business law firm with a highly successful and progressive platform. The firm is committed to investment in people, technology, and global relationships to continue its growth plan, especially in Canada. This is a unique opportunity for talented lawyers, senior or up-and-coming to take their career to the next level with a firm committed to fostering an entrepreneurial culture, providing outstanding client service, and ensuring the professional growth of its Partners.
 

Senior Legal Counsel

Mississauga/Vaughan
  • Alectra Inc. is one of Ontario’s leading electricity distribution and integrated energy solutions providers with over C$5.7 billion in assets and a workforce of more than 1600 employees. Alectra serves approximately one million customers across seventeen communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. The Alectra family of companies includes Alectra Inc. (Mississauga), Alectra Utilities Corporation (Hamilton) and Alectra Energy Solutions (Vaughan). Its history is steeped in pioneering firsts, ground-breaking achievements, and memorable milestones that help guide and serve the energy needs of its customers. Alectra is committed to creating a future where people, businesses, and communities will benefit from energy’s full potential. The electricity sector is seeing huge growth, evolution and innovation, and will continue to over the next number of years, as major industries shift more and more to electrification and decreasingly rely on natural gas. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-minded lawyer to take a leadership role and join a growing and dynamic company recognized for industry-leading work in an exciting, innovative and high-change sector.
 

Partner, Occupational Health & Safety

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading Canadian law firm renowned for practice excellence and strong client service orientation. Featuring one of the top business law practices in Canada, the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by national and international legal guides, and its clients include leaders across all sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a successful team with a thriving OH&S practice and excellent support resources to optimally facilitate and enhance a practice.,
 

Associate, Labour & Employment

Vancouver
  • We are working with a leading Canadian business law firm with a world-class platform. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to leading local, national, and international clients across a wide range of industries. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a highly regarded firm dedicated to fostering an innovative culture that is both professionally and personally rewarding.
 

Senior Commercial Litigator

Vancouver
  • We are working with an established, successful international law firm that provides a broad range of legal solutions to its clients. This is a tremendous opportunity for a bright, detail-oriented, ambitious lawyer with strong interpersonal skills to join a collegial team within a top tier firm.
 

Legal Counsel / Chief Operating Officer

Hamilton, Bermuda
  • Our client is a reputed Bermuda-based investment firm with an established, long-term track record of pursuing global macro and quantitative strategies in a broad range of assets. Offering a highly competitive (tax-free) compensation package, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious highly detail-oriented professional seeking to be deeply embedded in the business and learn the intricacies of investment/wealth management. They will receive training and mentorship from the best in the business. The firm will be responsible for obtaining appropriate work permits and will provide relocation assistance. Health care coverage is provided.
 

Partner, Banking/Real Estate

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading Canadian law firm. Featuring a comprehensive and successful platform the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by national and international legal guides, and its clients include leaders across all sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead in a successful and thriving team with excellent support resources to optimally facilitate and enhance a practice.
 

Legal Counsel

Toronto
  • Since 1975, the Ontario Ombudsman has helped Ontarians tackle problems with their government. The Ombudsman, in its role as an independent, impartial office of the Legislature, promotes fairness, accountability, and transparency in the public sector as well as respect for French language service rights and the rights of children and youth. The Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints about Ontario government organizations including municipalities, universities and school boards, child protection services, and compliance with the French Language Services Act (FLSA). The Ombudsman has the power to make recommendations regarding both individual and systemic administrative problems. This is a unique opportunity for a highly competent lawyer seeking an in-house role with an outstanding organization dedicated to equality and fairness and offering work/life balance.
 

Legal Counsel (Bilingual)

Toronto
  • Since 1975, the Ontario Ombudsman has helped Ontarians tackle problems with their government. The Ombudsman, in its role as an independent, impartial office of the Legislature, promotes fairness, accountability, and transparency in the public sector as well as respect for French language service rights and the rights of children and youth. The Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints about Ontario government organizations including municipalities, universities and school boards, child protection services, and compliance with the French Language Services Act (FLSA). The Ombudsman has the power to make recommendations regarding both individual and systemic administrative problems. This is a unique opportunity for a highly competent bilingual lawyer seeking an in-house role with an outstanding organization dedicated to equality and fairness and offering work/life balance. The successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English.
 

Partner, Corporate Commercial (Senior)

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading law firm featuring one of the top business law practices in Canada. The firm is particularly renowned for its successful platform and robust support infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a team that is committed to providing local, national, and international clients with the highest quality of service.
 

Partner, Commercial Litigation

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading Canadian law firm renowned for practice excellence and strong client service orientation. Featuring a leading litigation practice, the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by national and international legal guides, and its clients include leaders across all sectors. This is a tremendous opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a successful team with a thriving litigation practice and excellent support and resources.
 

Partner, Labour & Employment

Edmonton
  • Our client is a leading Canadian law firm renowned for practice excellence and strong client service orientation. Featuring one of the top business law practices in Canada, the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by national and international legal guides, and its clients include leaders across all sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team with a thriving labour & employment practice and excellent support resources to optimally facilitate and enhance a practice.