Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm with offices in London, Toronto, Vancouver, Sarnia, and an affiliate office in Quebec City. We are a growing team of over 240 lawyers and business professionals covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients’ experiences comfortable, reassuring, and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide.
Environmental, Development and Municipal Law Lawyer – Full-time
Who are you looking for?
- Be part of a cohesive team that promotes collaboration and teamwork
- Option for hybrid remote work schedule in a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Strength of a big firm with the culture of a small firm
- Subsidized downtown parking
Who are we looking for?
We are currently seeking an associate within our Environmental and Municipal Law department for an existing vacancy in our Head Office in London.
The successful candidate will have a detail oriented and organized approach, with the ability to multi-task in our fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in Municipal, Development and Environmental Law as well as business development experience, which may include an established, portable book of business with growth potential.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Strong understanding of Ontario’s environmental regulatory framework, including statutes such as the Environmental Protection Act, Planning Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Provincial Offences Act, and related regulations.
- Experience in environmental law including defending Ministry prosecutions, civil litigation and providing advice to municipal clients.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple files simultaneously and independently.
- Exceptional research, drafting, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Strong communication and client service mindset.
To apply select the “Apply” button.
For candidates selected to move forward our first step is a 10–15 minute intro call to learn more about your experience and explore a mutual fit.
We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and positive attitude will make you a top runner, and ideally our chosen candidate.
Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Expected Salary: $120,000 to $160,000. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of experience levels. If you bring additional skills or more extensive experience than outlined in the posting, we still encourage you to apply. Compensation will be adjusted to reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.siskinds.com.
To comply with recent legislative changes, we will be reaching out to all individuals we have interviewed by phone or email.
Contact Information:
Siskinds, London Head Office Attention: Human Resources, 275 Dundas Street, Unit 1 London Ontario N6B 3L1
Email: [email protected]
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Work Location: In person
