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Commercial Litigation Lawyer (5–6 Years) – Securities Focus – Bay Street Firm Location: Toronto, ON Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus  Our client, a leading Bay Street law firm, is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 5–6 years of experience, ideally including a strong focus on securities litigation and regulatory matters. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Toronto’s most respected litigation groups, known for its sophisticated commercial, securities, and class action work. About the Role: You will work alongside top-tier litigators on complex commercial and securities disputes, shareholder and oppression remedy matters, regulatory investigations, and proceedings before the OSC and other tribunals. The position offers hands-on responsibility, direct client contact, and mentorship from highly regarded partners within a collaborative, high-performance environment. Responsibilities: Manage and assist on a range of commercial and securities litigation files, including complex disputes, regulatory matters, and class actions. Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, facta, and related court materials. Appear in court and before regulatory tribunals. Work directly with clients to develop strategies and manage risk. Mentor junior associates and students where appropriate. Qualifications: 5–6 years of post-call experience in commercial litigation. Demonstrated experience or interest in securities litigation   Excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Strong analytical ability and sound judgment. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. This firm offers: Competitive compensation and performance bonuses. Hybrid work flexibility. A collegial, inclusive, and dynamic culture. Opportunities for career progression and partnership consideration. If you are a driven litigator looking to take the next step in your career at a premier Bay Street firm, we want to hear from you. Apply in confidence to: Ben Higham Cartel Inc. – Legal Recruitment Specialists Email: Ben@cartelinc.com

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. When it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. OPPORTUNITY Gowling WLG’s Calgary office is currently seeking two motivated Associate Lawyers with 1-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join its dynamic Advocacy Group. The candidate will work closely with strong teammates, senior advocates and great mentors to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients. If you are a junior or mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you. APPLICATION DETAILS Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website. Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.