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Cheadles LLP – Seeking Thunder Bay Litigation Lawyer
Cheadles LLP is seeking an Associate Lawyer to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and/or family law, with demonstrated skills in courtroom advocacy. The successful candidate must be organized and be able to work both independently and part of a team. This is a full-time, permanent position at the firm’s Thunder Bay office
Cheadles offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, commensurate with experience and ability. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a detailed resume and cover letter to careers@cheadles.com. For more information about our firm, visit www.cheadles.com.
Join our team as a litigation lawyer and grow your career! As an associate lawyer you’ll be responsible for preparing a variety of legal documents and assisting our litigation team.
CRSB Law is Seeking Lawyers
CRSB Law is an extremely busy, full-service firm. While the majority of the clients we serve have family and child protection issues, we also provide civil and criminal services.
Our office environment is respectful and professional and we are seeking lawyers to join our team. The following qualities would be of utmost importance:
– An interest in attending court
– Ability to prioritize matters; excellent time-management
– An interest in people of all socio-economic backgrounds and an ability to advocate for same
– Excellent listening, writing, verbal communication and critical thinking skills
Kindly direct your resume and references along with a cover letter to:
Hiring Committee Fax: 807-285-4297 Email: shannon@crsblaw.ca
Legal Counsel – Lakehead University
Overview
We are seeking an engaged, forward-thinking legal mind with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong decision-making ability, and proven conflict resolution expertise. You will inspire collaboration and creative problem-solving, while anticipating the evolving and diverse needs of a dynamic, public-sector, post-secondary environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in higher education while working at the heart of an institution committed to excellence, innovation, and community. As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the University’s future by providing trusted legal advice and services across a wide spectrum of legal areas. You will be the University’s partner in identifying and managing legal and reputational risks, ensuring decisions are not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with our mission and values.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Oversight
- Reporting to the Vice-President (Administration & Finance), the Legal Counsel is responsible for providing on-site legal and strategic advice across University portfolios and priorities to manage matters involving institutional and reputation risk .
- Serve as a member of the University’s Senior Management Team, contributing legal and strategic insights to institutional priorities.
Legal Advice & Risk Management
- Provide oversight of all legal and regulatory matters including highly sensitive matters (e.g., Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Appeals).under which the University operates, ensuring protection of corporate and commercial interests.
- Analyze complex legal issues, assess risks including legal and reputational, and deliver in-depth opinions to guide University decision-making.
Contracts & Agreements
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements requiring executive signing authority, ensuring terms are legally sound, favourable and aligned with University policies.
- Ensure contractual obligations are within the University’s capabilities and compliant with established policies and procedures.
Policy & Compliance
- Collaborate with the University Secretary on the development of policies and procedures and support University leadership in implementing frameworks that meet legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Litigation & Case Management
- Determine when external counsel is required for specialized or large-scale litigation matters and oversee their engagement.
- Manage internal case responsibilities, including liaising with external counsel, preparing and reviewing documentation, coordinating discovery, attending proceedings and supporting expert witnesses.
Third-Party Relations
- Represent the University in negotiations, communications, and settlements with third parties and manage legal interactions to resolve disputes and protect institutional interests.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree; member in good standing (or eligible) with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Significant experience providing strategic legal advice to senior leaders across a wide range of legal areas, including corporate/commercial, contracts, litigation, real estate, information and privacy, human rights/harassment, labour and employment, and estates/trusts.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate/commercial and contract law, with demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate diverse agreements (e.g., service, employment, construction, property/leases, affiliation, intellectual property, research, consulting, funding/contribution, non-disclosure, donor, and financing).
- Proven skills in negotiation, mediation, risk management, and problem-solving, with experience managing complex legal files of significant scope and impact.
- Strong ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and legal precedents to ensure compliance and mitigate institutional and reputational risk.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
If your firm is interested in posting a job opportunity for lawyers, please email library@tbla.ca.
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