Lawyers

After successfully placing several roles, Connect VIP is seeking additional experienced lawyers to join our client's growing legal services team. This is a unique opportunity to provide legal advice, risk management services, legal assistance, and professional support to a large body of eligible professionals and organizations across all Canadian provinces and territories.

As a lawyer, you will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice and assistance to eligible professionals and entities across Canada. You will also handle the strategic management of civil litigation, regulatory, commercial, and other legal proceedings, either personally or in collaboration with external counsel.

• Provision of legal information, advice, and support in connection with issues arising from professional or business practices.
• Review and analysis of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Provision of advice and legal representation in litigation, regulatory proceedings, and other legal matters.
• Strategic management of the conduct of litigation and legal proceedings across Canadian jurisdictions.
• Documentation of legal services in accordance with applicable standards and employer policies.

• Research and provision of legal opinions on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues.
• Drafting of articles, guidelines, or publications on relevant legal topics.
• Representing the organization on external committees, working groups, or stakeholder forums.
• Supporting risk management initiatives and policy development.

• Law degree from a Canadian university.
• License to practice common law in a Canadian province or territory.
• Minimum 3 years called to the bar.
• Ability to travel within Canada as required.
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Ottawa.
• Leadership
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  Collaborative, inclusive, and team-focused. Understands the intricacies of working, learning, and progressing as part of a team.
• Communication
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  An excellent communicator with proven negotiation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in sensitive or complex situations.
• Case Management
  : A self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while effectively managing changing and competing priorities.
• Critical Thinking
  : A creative thinker with highly developed analytical and organizational skills who exercises good judgment in providing accurate legal advice.

• Litigation or regulatory experience.
• Experience in corporate/commercial law, contracts, or professional liability matters.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

• Modern, bright office located in the heart of the Ottawa downtown core, offering a hybrid working environment with team meetings twice a week.
• Rewarding work in a collegial environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
• A culture of learning and inclusion, with opportunities for social events and connecting with colleagues across departments.