Associate, Construction Litigation - Permanent - 19334

About The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a Senior Associate to join their team in downtown Toronto! This role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys complex work, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, strategic legal solutions. You will work alongside experienced professionals on sophisticated construction matters while continuing to expand your advocacy, analytical, and leadership skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage and support a broad range of construction dispute matters from strategy through resolution
• Lead and assist with construction lien and trust claims, delay and deficiency disputes, and contract disputes
• Advise on and advance matters under the Construction Act, including prompt-payment and adjudication proceedings
• Contribute to litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution proceedings
• Take independent carriage of files with appropriate autonomy
• Collaborate with lawyers across multiple practice areas on multi-disciplinary matters
  
  

About You The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 3+ years of construction litigation or dispute resolution experience
• Working knowledge of the Construction Act (liens, holdbacks, trust claims, prompt payment and adjudication) an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work
• Interest in ongoing professional growth and development
  
  

About the Job

• Hybrid role located (3 days) in Downtown Toronto, ON
• Competitive salary competitive with the bay street market for 3- year calls
  
  

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to lrichardson@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19334.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.