Associate

Mid to Senior Level Litigation Associate - Edmonton

The Edmonton office of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is looking for a talented senior associate with 5-10 years’ experience in commercial litigation. The successful candidate will work on a variety of litigation matters for our clients, supported by a busy and talented team. You will be a self-starter who is looking to apply strong and proven legal skills in our collegial and high functioning group. You will be a proven team-player who enjoys collaborating with others but who is also comfortable running with a litigation file.

Specifically, the successful candidate’s skills and experience will include:

• Generally working independently on a multitude of tasks involved in litigation matters with minimal supervision, and progressing files in a timely manner;
• Familiarity with Alberta court filings, documents, processes, and strong advocacy skills;
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding writing skills; and
• Excellent client communication skills, ideally having worked with market-leaders in a variety of industries.

You will contribute to a complex mix of disputes work and will continue to expand your litigation skills in many of our key areas, which include: international arbitration, general commercial litigation, fraud recovery work, as well as projects, construction and environmental litigation.

DLA Piper is a top global law firm. Our clients are well-established entities, as well as entrepreneurs and growing companies; experience from a national, international or highly regarded litigation boutique is preferred. The team is made up of high performing and dedicated practitioners who are collegial, bright and committed to producing excellent results for our clients. You will play a pivotal role, working closely with a number of busy associates and partners.

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is proud to be highly competitive when it comes to awards and benefits. The successful candidate will be remunerated at the top of market, with an array of benefits, bonus structure and an outstanding associate development program.

For more details, or to discuss the role, please contact our Director of Lawyer & Student Development, ‎Analea Wayne, K.C. (analea.wayne@ca.dlapiper.com).

To submit your application, please apply below or directly to analea.wayne@ca.dlapiper.com including ‎cover letter and resume.‎

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.‎