Lawyers
Lawyers
As one of the world’s leading business law firms, we offer opportunities on a global scale to help you take your experience to the next level.
While supporting the development of your career and practice, we provide the necessary internal resources to help you get the job done. We support our lawyers' professional development through CBA subsection memberships, the attendance of CLE courses and workshops, lecturing, writing and other community activities such as board memberships and pro bono work.
As we honour our commitments to our valued clients, we also respect the importance of family, friends, personal health and community involvement. We work with our lawyers to achieve balance so that they will meet clients' expectations consistently and help them achieve their critical objectives.
Current opportunities
Partners
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP welcomes the opportunity to meet with lateral partner candidates with established practices seeking to join a global platform from any of our established Canadian based offices. For more details on partner opportunities, please contact Robert Seidel, K.C., Canadian Firm Managing Partner or Lisa Martineau, Chief Operating Officer.Associates
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP welcomes expressions of interest from experienced, locally-qualified associate candidates seeking to join a leading global platform in any of our five established Canadian based offices. For more details, or to discuss the role please contact Analea Wayne, K.C., Director of Lawyer & Student Development.
Current Opportunities
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;
• 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.
To apply for this role please submit your resume and cover letter to our Director of Lawyer & Student Development, Analea Wayne, K.C.
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3-5 Year Mid Level Litigation Associate - Calgary
The Calgary office of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is looking for a talented mid-level associate with 3-5 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;
- 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.
To apply for this role please submit your resume and cover letter to our Director of Lawyer & Student Development, Analea Wayne, K.C.
