At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on infrastructure projects and handle complex construction litigation.
- Company: Boutique law firm focused on construction litigation with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: No billable-hour targets, competitive compensation, and excellent work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-profile cases while enjoying autonomy.
- Qualifications: Minimum five years of litigation experience and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Are you currently practising litigation in a well-established regional or national law firm? Do you have a passion for advocacy, but are seeking a better work–life balance? Are you at a crossroads in your career and looking for a stimulating new opportunity? The employer we represent offers the ideal combination of engaging and diverse mandates within a friendly, balanced work environment. With no billable-hour targets and a desire to distinguish itself from the traditional large-firm model, this firm also offers highly competitive working conditions and attractive compensation.
A boutique firm handling high-profile construction litigation matters and advising institutional clients, our client is currently seeking a seasoned lawyer with a minimum of five years’ experience in construction litigation, or in civil and commercial litigation, to join its talented and dynamic team. Experience advising on infrastructure projects, whether in-house or in private practice, will be considered a significant asset. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in large-scale, strategic files, to benefit from excellent working conditions, and above all, to achieve a true work–life balance.
On a day-to-day basis, you will collaborate with outstanding colleagues, enjoy a high degree of autonomy, and play a key role in resolving complex matters, all within a highly collegial and pleasant working environment.
YOUR ROLE:
- Advise institutional clients on infrastructure projects;
- Draft legal opinions and complex pleadings, particularly in construction litigation matters;
- Appear before the courts;
- Work on files spanning various areas of civil and commercial litigation, including class actions as plaintiff.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Member in good standing of the Québec Bar;
- Minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience in an established law firm;
- Experience in construction litigation, a significant asset;
- Experience in infrastructure projects, a significant asset;
- Strong ability to work independently;
- Team-oriented mindset;
- Leadership skills and strong priority-management abilities.
INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE? We look forward to meeting you! Please send us your application in complete confidentiality at: droit@groupemontpetit.com, specifying the reference number: 26-0117P. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail before sending your resume, our team will be pleased to provide you with further information.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We recognize the value of diversity and subscribe to the principles of equality in employment.
Avocat conseil, projets d’infrastructures et construction/Lawyer, Infrastructure Projects and C[...] in Montréal employer: Groupe Montpetit
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