Legal Counsel

Contract Litigation Review Lawyer Part-Time | Remote | Ontario-Based | Independent Contract The Opportunty We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Litigation Lawyer on a part-time, flexible basis to support ongoing civil litigation matters in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. This is a review and advisory role — working alongside external counsel, reviewing AI-assisted legal drafts, pleadings, correspondence, and research outputs for legal accuracy, procedural compliance, and evidentiary integrty. This role suits a practising litigator who wants meaningful, intellectually engaging work on a flexible schedule — whether you are a senior associate seeking supplemental work, a sole practitioner with available capacity. What You Will Do • Review AI-generated and AI-assisted legal documents including pleadings, discovery materials, motion records, and correspondence • Verify compliance with the Rules of Civil Procedure (Ontario) and applicable court practice directions • Flag legal inaccuracies, evidentiary gaps, procedural errors, and unsupported assertions • Provide written annotations and concise review notes for internal use and counsel reference. • Conduct or verify targeted legal research on Ontario civil litigation procedure, employment law, and profession AI regulatory matters • Support preparation of discovery demand materials and evidence organization • Liaise as needed with external defence counsel What Were Lookig For Required • 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience in Ontario with Superior Court exposure • Ontario-based — must be licensed and practising in Ontario • L1 licence in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario • Active LAWPRO errors and omissions overage (mandatory) • Demonstrated ability to review and critique legal documents with recision and candour • Hands-on experience with Law Society of Ontario professional conduct rules — including member obligations, regulatory complaint process and professional discipline proceedings • Practical experience dealing with LAWPRO (Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company) — navigating LAWPRO coverage requirements, reporting obligations, or involvement in LAWPRO-insured matters • Comfort working with AI-assisted legal tools and reviewing AI-generted output for accuracy • Strong written communication skills — review notes must be clear,specific, and actionable • Ability to work independental with minmal supervision Preferred • Experience in employment law, wrongful dismissal, or professional regulatory matters • Experience with document-intensive discovery or e-discovery processes • Previous work in a flexible, contract or advisory legal capacity Engagement Terms • Basis: Independent contractor —you invoice through your own professional corporation or practice • Location: Fully remote — work from your own office • Rate: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience — please indicate your rate expectations in your application How to Apply Please send the following. [email protected] • A brief cover note describing your litigation back ground and availability • Your CV or LinkedIn profile • Your hourly rate expectation • Confirmation of our LSO licence status and LAWPRO coverage

The role involves reviewing AI-generated legal documents for accuracy and compliance, and providing annotations for internal use. Additionally, the lawyer will conduct legal research and support the preparation of discovery materials.

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience in Ontario and be licensed to practice in Ontario. They should also have experience with LAWPRO and AI-assisted legal tools.

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• Civil Litigation
• Legal Research
• Document Review
• AI Tools
• Written Communication
• Evidentiary Integrity
• Procedural Compliance
• Pleadings
• Discovery Materials
• Legal Accuracy
• Professional Conduct
• Regulatory Matters
• Employment Law
• E-Discovery
• Contract Law
• Client Liaison

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

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26 déc. 2026