Associate - Trial & Defense

Associate – Trial & Defense – Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co has an opening for an Associate with 5 to 7 years of experience in insurance and/or civil litigation, as well as insurance coverage, to join its litigation group. As a lawyer at our firm, you will engage in matters involving all aspects of litigation, including advising clients, examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. You will have the opportunity to work for a leading global law firm while further developing your legal career.

• Provide legal analysis and advice in litigation, including commercial litigation, regulatory litigation, construction, white collar crime, specialty lines of insurance, professional negligence claims, and other sectors such as municipal law, police liability, occupier’s liability, liquor liability, property insurance, product liability, and cyber claims.
• In conjunction with partners, carry litigation and coverage files from initial assessment, pleadings, motions, discovery through mediation, pre‑trial, and trial.
• Analyze legal and factual issues and advise clients.
• Attend examinations for discovery.
• Prepare correspondence to counsel opposite and to clients.
• Maintain relations with insurers and insureds.
• Review documents in preparation for litigation.
• Submit filings to the court.
• Appear in court, independently or with partners, to argue motions, attend pre‑trials and mediations.
• Assist with or conduct solo preparations and attend independently or with partners at trials or other adjudicative hearings.
• Attend Ontario or other Canadian Bar Association events for professional and business development opportunities.
• Perform certain tasks related to the practice management side of the legal work.
• Develop your overall set of skills in an ongoing fashion.
• Meet other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.

• Graduated from a recognized university or common law school with a license to practice law in Ontario (member in good standing with the Ontario Bar).
• 5 to 7 years of post‑qualification civil litigation and coverage experience.
• Relevant experience with professional indemnity – including design professionals and engineers, insurance brokers, accountants – with trial experience.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
• Proven advocacy talent.
• High integrity and intellectual rigor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team.

• Hybrid work flexibility – enjoy a balance between remote and in‑office work.
• Flexible paid time off – lawyers are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance bonuses – in addition to annual performance‑based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month.
• Referral rewards – earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship and career growth – access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging culture – participate in social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global mobility program – participate in client‑facing events across North America and explore our international offices.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices worldwide. Our values guide the decisions we make and reinforce our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce through pro‑bono work, volunteering, charitable partnerships and environmental stewardship.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination, allowing everyone to excel rn more about our interview process.

A note on privacy:
Please read our privacy notice, which explains the personal information we may hold, its use, and your rights as a data subject.

Location and Salary
:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – CA $115,000–CA $150,000.