English Version Follows Votre rôle En tant qu'avocat·e de litige, votre rôle consistera à vous impliquer activement dans des dossiers litigieux, tant en défense qu'en demande. Vous gérerez des dossiers sous la supervision d'associé·e·s et/ou d’avocats ou avocates sénior. Vous plaiderez devant les tribunaux québécois de même que ceux des ordres professionnels. Vous toucherez à tous les aspects du litige et participerez à l'élaboration et à la mise en place de stratégies ainsi qu'aux échanges avec les clients et les experts. Ce poste fait partie d’une famille d’emplois professionnels juridiques. Vos responsabilités Mener et gérer des litiges en équipe avec les associé·e·s et avocat·e·s de Clyde & Co, de même qu'avec les clients; Fournir des conseils et avis juridiques dans des domaines variés, notamment en droit de la construction, droit des assurances, responsabilité civile et professionnelle, entre autres; Travailler étroitement avec les experts pour préparer et exposer la position des clients; Comprendre et synthétiser des questions parfois plus complexes, tant sur les aspects légaux, factuels que techniques; Préparer et mener des interrogatoires parfois seul·e ou en équipe; Rédiger des procédures, mémoires et autres demandes à la Cour; Présenter et plaider tout type de requêtes et demandes à la Cour, et participer à des médiations et des procès; S'acquitter d'autres responsabilités en lien avec ce rôle ou suite à l'émergence de nouvelles priorités d'affaires. Vos compétences et votre expérience Diplôme en droit civil d'une université reconnue; Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec; 3 à 7 ans d'expérience pertinente en litige, en particulier dans les domaines du droit de l'assurance, de la construction, du litige commercial et de la responsabilité professionnelle; Aptitudes marquées pour la communication et les relations interpersonnelles, avec une très bonne maîtrise de l'anglais et du français, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, ainsi qu'un excellent dossier académique et professionnel; Sens aguerri de l'organisation, de même qu'au plan de l'analyse et de la synthèse; Excellents jugement et raisonnement juridique; Intégrité, grande rigueur et souci du détail; Talent de négociateur et sens des affaires; Habiletés en ce qui a trait au développement de stratégies; Aisance à développer des liens de confiance avec les clients et autres partenaires externes, le cas échéant, de même qu'avec les associé·e·s, les autres avocat·e·s et le personnel du cabinet à tous les niveaux; Esprit d'équipe et de collaboration. *** The Role As a litigation lawyer, your duties will consist of actively participating in litigation cases, including both defence and claims. You will manage cases under the supervision of partners and/or senior associates. You will plead before the Quebec courts as well as before professional boards. You will be involved in all aspects of litigation and will participate in creating and implementing strategies as well as discussions with clients and experts. You may also be called upon to work in monitoring files. This is a fee earner position which is part of a professional job family. Key Responsibilities Conduct and manage litigation files as part of the team of Clyde & Co partner(s) and lawyer(s) as well as with clients. Provide counsel and legal advice in various fields, particularly construction, civil and professional liability, amongst others. Work closely with experts to prepare and present clients’ positions. Understand and summarize issues that can be complex in legal as well as factual and technical matters. Prepare and lead examinations on discovery sometimes alone or as part of a team. Draft proceedings, petitions, factums and other applications to the Court. Introduce and defend all types of petitions and applications to the Court, and participate in mediation and trials. Fulfil other responsibilities relating to this role or resulting from the emergence of new business priorities. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in civil law from a reputable university. Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec. 3 to 7 years of relevant litigation experience, particularly insurance law, construction, commercial litigation and professional liability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both spoken and written English and French as well as an outstanding academic and professional record. Excellent organization, analysis and summarization skills. Sound judgement and legal reasoning. Integrity, rigor and attention to detail. Talent for negotiation and business acumen. Abilities in strategy development. Ability to develop trusted connections with clients and other external stakeholders, when applicable, as well as with partners, other lawyers and all levels of firm staff. Collaborative team spirit. When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. When you click an apply button, you will be redirected to our careers sign-in page where you can either enter your existing credentials or set up an account with us. If there are no opportunities you would like to apply to, we instead encourage you to join our talent community. We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. Apply to our early career opportunities. With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Discover where we are based. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success. 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