ASSOCIATE LAWYER, GOLDBLATT PARTNERS LLP
Location: Toronto
Salary: $113,000 to $147,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits; fitness allowance; vision care allowance
Employment Type: Full time; One-year contract, with the possibility of extension; Hybrid work model
Goldblatt Partners LLP is seeking to hire a lawyer with two to five years of experience to join our Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights practice group.
We work with Indigenous governments and individuals to advance and protect their Indigenous and treaty rights, and to build space for greater self-determination. The practice includes litigation at all levels of court and before administrative tribunals, consultation processes and negotiations with governments and proponents, and advice concerning governance and economic development matters.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and will have:
• A demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Indigenous rights, Aboriginal law, and constitutional law
• Strong analytic, research and writing skills
• Strong references
• A record of academic excellence
• Availability to travel for work with Indigenous clients across Canada
The following will be considered assets:
• Litigation experience
• French language competency
• Experience with contract drafting and/or knowledge of corporate and commercial law
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to the attention of Jessica Orkin. Application packages should be sent by email or fax to Beth Lalonde (Smith) at:
Goldblatt Partners LLP
20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1039
Toronto Ontario M5G 2C2
Tel: 416-979-4241
Fax: 416-591-7333
Email: esmith@goldblattpartners.com
Inquiries about this position may be directed to Beth Lalonde.
Goldblatt Partners is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage members of Indigenous, equity-seeking, and racialized communities to apply.
We provide accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
