Careers

Join an energetic, entrepreneurial-minded law firm with offices in Hamilton and Burlington. We offer a friendly, diverse and go-ahead workplace. We are a supportive  environment where you can maintain your individuality while at the same time becoming part of a strong team of lawyers and experienced support staff.

We see ourselves as leaders in what we do in the Region, and we want to attract the best talent for our Firm.

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP is currently seeking to hire an Insolvency and Restructuring
Associate with 5 – 8 years’ experience for our office in Burlington.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing advice to banks and small to medium sized businesses, including acting as counsel to creditors, receivers and trustees in the context of proceedings, disputes and transactions;
• Collection/Power of Sale work;
• Providing legal opinions on risk management and asset preservation strategies;
• Advising on proposals, informal workouts, priority disputes, fraudulent transactions, reorganizations, asset recovery and receiverships; and
• Advising institutional lender clients such as banks, credit unions, as well as private corporations on all aspects of recovery for secured and unsecured loans.

Required experience/qualifications:

• Strong academic achievements at a top-ranking law school
• 5 – 8 years of Insolvency and Restructuring experience
• Keen analytical, drafting, advocacy, research, organizational, written and oral communication
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and Practice Directions
• Familiarity with the Commercial List
• The ability to work both collaboratively with associates and partners and also independently

What we offer:

• Established and reputable law firm
• Compensation is base salary with a bonus structure based on performance (fees collected)
• Extended health care packages
• RRSP matching program after one year of service
• Full time position on a hybrid model

We are an equal opportunity employer:

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP values diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to creating an
accessible, barrier free and inclusive workplace in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please make known any requirement you may
have for accommodation during the recruitment process if contacted.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to LeslieAnnR@simpsonwigle.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.