Careers

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Join us at GGFI Law LLP, a Kitchener law firm with strong roots in the community and an eye towards the future. If you value service and enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and the community, you may be the right fit. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of practising in a multi-disciplinary and collegial firm in the heart of Kitchener-Waterloo. We offer competitive compensation, a bonus structure and a great benefits package.

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to our Human Resources Generalist, Rachel Irvine, at rirvine@ggfilaw.com.

Associate Lawyer - Corporate & Commercial (Solicitor)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually plus attainable bonus compensation

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

GGFI Law is looking for a driven Corporate and Commercial Associate Lawyer who wants meaningful files, the opportunity to forge strong client relationships, and real responsibility from day one. We invite applications from candidates who pursue matters through to resolution, follow up proactively, and remain focused on achieving results.

At GGFI Law, you will get the depth and variety of a multi-disciplinary firm while also taking carriage of files and developing client relationships from the outset. You will also enjoy a collegial environment, genuine investment in your development, and a compensation package designed to reward hard work, competence and results.

This role is a new position and is not an existing vacancy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

GGFI Law is one of the province's leading law firms representing professionals, working closely with clients including dentists, pharmacists, optometrists, veterinarians, family physicians, and specialists. You will take ownership of meaningful pieces of that practice from the start, including:

Acting as the principal lawyer on large commercial and corporate mergers and acquisitions, including asset purchases and sales, share purchases and sales, due diligence and closing processes, reorganizations, and amalgamations
Advising clients directly on various corporate matters, including incorporations, reorganizations, amalgamations, and ongoing corporate maintenance
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, franchise agreements, contractor agreements, and employment agreements
Working alongside a capable team of partners, associate lawyers and staff
Mentoring summer and articling students as your own book of work grows

This Role May Be Right for You If:

You assume responsibility for each file from the start and proactively identify and advance the next steps
You welcome meaningful client responsibility and the opportunity to grow through it
You want your effort and results reflected directly in your compensation and career growth
You exercise sound judgment in addressing and resolving issues independently
You are focused on building a career and a practice

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

1-6 years of post-call experience in corporate and commercial law, with experience in real estate, wills and estate planning and administration being an additional asset
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A self-starter who can independently manage multiple files and competing deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
A collaborative spirit paired with a genuine drive to solve challenging problems
Comfort working at pace in a fast-moving practice area
Sound business judgment
A motivation to excel in the practice of law

Why Join GGFI Law?

A genuine path to grow your practice and your compensation as you prove yourself
Collegial and inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Bonus pay
- RRSP matching
- Parental leave top-up
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Free on-site parking
- Firm social events

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations you may require.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Rachel Irvine, at rirvine@ggfilaw.com.

Litigation Law Clerk

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

GGFI Law is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the Litigation Department and its lawyers with document preparation, file management, and client communication.

GGFI Law offers a friendly, collegial work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

This role is for a new position and is not for an existing vacancy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

Perform general law clerk and legal assistant duties on civil litigation files (e.g. employment, estates, construction, personal injury and commercial litigation)
Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motions, offers to settle, minutes of settlement, etc.
Provide support to lawyers for trials, settlement conferences, mediations, motions and application hearings
Conduct new client intake and screening
Oversee all aspects of multiple active client files
Triage and respond appropriately to incoming correspondence
Request and follow up on third-party records
Maintain regular communication with clients
Diarize and monitor deadlines for multiple files
Schedule client meetings, discoveries, client assessments, mediations, trials, etc.
Perform clerical tasks such as organizing digital files, scanning, binding documents, etc.
Other tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills:

Law clerk diploma, related legal education, or equivalent practical experience
A minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience in a reputable law firm
Experience in other legal practice areas considered an asset
Solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience with ACL, and other legal practice management, accounting, document management, or electronic filing software
Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to proofread legal documents accurately
Interpersonal skills that foster positive client and team relationships

Why Join GGFI Law?

Collegial and inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities for professional development
Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- RRSP matching
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Free on-site parking
- Firm social events

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations you may require.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Rachel Irvine, at rirvine@ggfilaw.com.

Why Consider Waterloo Region?

Kitchener lies at the heart of Waterloo Region, a fast-growing metropolitan area of nearly 500,000 only an hour's drive from Toronto. Home to two universities (Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier) and one college (Conestoga), top-notch cultural amenities such as the Centre in the Square and the famous annual Oktoberfest celebrating the area's German heritage, "K-W" combines the affordability, charm and lifestyle of a mid-size community with the business and career opportunity of a larger center, offering the best of both worlds.

The Student Experience

GGFI Law LLP offers a wide spectrum of legal experiences for students pursuing either summer or articling positions. The GGFI Law experience includes exposure to such areas as Civil Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Real Estate & Corporate/Commercial transactions.

When working with our barristers, students will attend arbitrations and have carriage over Small Claims Court and Landlord and Tenant Board files, which will allow them the opportunity to interact with clients, opposing counsel, as well as the judiciary, each of which allows students to gain invaluable hands-on legal experience. Our students also appear before judicial bodies such as the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Provincial Offences Court, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

When working with our solicitors, students will gain valuable experience drafting and reviewing contracts, such as partnership agreements, shareholders’ agreements, privacy policies, commercial leases, and real estate agreements of purchase and sale. Our students will also assist with large asset and share purchases of businesses, incorporating new companies including professional corporations, reorganizations of existing corporate share structures, and working with charitable organizations, including making applications to the Charities Directorate of Canada Revenue. Students will be a part of client meetings and strategic planning sessions with clients, brokers and accountants.

If you are interested in summering or articling opportunities with GGFI Law, please feel free to contact us.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.