Junior Associate

Our International Trade Group is expanding and is currently seeking a junior associate to join its highly regarded team in our Toronto Office. This group is well positioned as a full-service international trade law practice, with trade litigation/arbitration, advisory, and investigations matters that span tariff policy and customs law, trade remedies, treaty arbitration, sanctions, export controls, controlled goods, anti-corruption, supply chain, cross-border product regulatory, and government procurement work.

The ideal candidate will be called to the Bar in Ontario or in another province in Canada, have a demonstrated interest in international trade law, including its dispute resolution, public policy, and practical business dimensions. French proficiency and other language skills will be considered assets. Relevant litigation, public international law, economics, accounting, and business experience is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career and skills as part of a highly successful practice and will receive advanced training, mentoring and significant client exposure.  This is the ideal position for someone who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, strong initiative, excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, and who is a consummate team player.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, law school and undergraduate transcripts by August 1, 2025 to:

Darcy Legros
Chief Legal Talent Officer
legrosd@bennettjones.com

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

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.