Careers

Current Opportunities

• Family Law Lawyer (Waterloo, Guelph, Fergus)

  Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP (“SorbaraLaw”) is a full service law firm with offices in Waterloo, Guelph, Fergus and Markham.

  We are currently seeking a family lawyer with minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the practice of family law in Ontario. The successful candidate will work primarily out of our Waterloo, Guelph or Fergus office.

  The successful candidate will:

  • Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Have a strong business acumen, as well as technical and analytical skills;
  • Have strong interpersonal and client development skills;
  • Have the ability to handle files independently; and
  • Have the ability to work within a team environment.

   

  The successful candidate will be expected to retain and help build our excellent client base. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at a progressive mid-sized firm in collegial environment within an engaging community. Our competitive compensation packages, accommodating and welcoming atmosphere, innovative vision and opportunities for growth make SorbaraLaw a great place to work. The right applicant will receive a competitive compensation package including benefits.

  Applications will be held in confidence. Please send us your resume and letter of introduction. A writing sample may be requested for candidates who are selected for an interview. Only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

  Please email your application to  gsun@sorbaralaw.com and rbaker@sorbaralaw.com. 

• Real Estate Law Clerk - Full-Time, Permanent (Waterloo, ON)

  SorbaraLaw is one of the largest and most respected full service regional law firms in Ontario. Our diverse team of skilled lawyers allows us to be responsive to our clients’ constantly changing needs. As a regional law firm, we have a cost structure that allows excellent legal services to be priced competitively.

  We are currently expanding our development group and looking for a Real Estate Law Clerk to join our team.

  Key responsibilities:

  •Ability to create, organize and maintains physical files;

  •Ability to create, organize and maintains electronic files in online database;

  •Ability to administer deposits;

  •Ability to generate and review reports as required;

  •Directly communicates with clients and other lawyers offices;

  •Ability to draft and amend correspondence upon direction;

  •Ability to draft and prepare closing documentation; and

  •Prepare reporting letters and accounts to clients.

  Successful candidates must demonstrate the following:

  •Excellent organization and time-management skills;

  •Ability to work well under pressure;

  •Ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently on multiple files;

  •Ability to meet deadlines while balancing different priorities;

  •Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Conveyancer and Teraview;

  •Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

  •Strong attention to detail.

   

   

• Corporate/Commercial Lawyer (Markham)

  Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP (“SorbaraLaw”) is looking for a corporate/commercial lawyer for our newly opened office in Markham, Ontario. With existing offices in Waterloo, Guelph and Fergus, the Markham office will expand our reach and assist us to better serve our clients in Markham, Toronto and the surrounding area.

  At SorbaraLaw, our greatest strength lies in our experienced staff of lawyers, clerks and assistants. We foster a team approach, making the most of the abilities and expertise of each individual member of our team. The lawyers and clerks working out of our Markham office will benefit from this collegial approach to the practice of law and the 39 years of experience SorbaraLaw brings to the legal marketplace.

  The successful candidates will:

  • Possess 3+ years’ experience with a reputable Ontario law firm;
  • Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Speak Mandarin fluently (beneficial but not essential);
  • Have a strong business acumen and interpersonal skills;
  • Have the ability to manage a team and take on leadership roles;
  • Have some meaningful experience in corporate and commercial law or immigration law; and
  • Be able to work with clients directly and with minimal direction.

  Serious consideration will be given to candidates with experience in or a willingness to practice in the area of immigration law.

  Our competitive compensation packages, accommodating and welcoming atmosphere, innovative vision and opportunities for growth make SorbaraLaw a great place to work.

  Applications will be held in confidence.

• Litigation Lawyer

  Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP (“SorbaraLaw”) is a full service law firm with offices in Waterloo, Guelph, Fergus and Markham. 

  We are currently seeking a lawyer with minimum of five to ten years of litigation experience to work on a broad range of litigation matters including commercial disputes, construction claims and title insurance defence. The successful candidate will work primarily out of our Waterloo office.

  Desired qualities include strong technical and analytical skills, and ability to handle files independently, good interpersonal and client development skills, a personable and practical approach, and an ability to work closely with clients. The successful candidate will be expected to retain and help build our excellent client base. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at a progressive mid-sized firm in collegial environment within an engaging community.

  The right applicant will receive a competitive compensation package including benefits.

  Applications will be held in confidence. Please send us your resume and letter of introduction.

  Only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted. 

• Secondment Position

  RWDI is a global engineering consulting firm specializing in the science of buildings, structures and the environment. We help clients tackle complex challenges in the built environment by combining innovative thinking, collaborative problem solving and a passion for expanding the boundaries of the possible. We love solving complex problems. We value curiosity, ingenuity and we find satisfaction in extending our individual capabilities while advancing our disciplines.

  The RWDI Guelph office in conjunction with Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP (SorbaraLaw) is currently soliciting applications for a full time, in-house Lawyer (Ontario LL.B. or J.D.) with 5-10 years corporate/commercial experience. Position will provide opportunity to transition with an experienced senior lawyer. The successful candidate will be employed by SorbaraLaw but will be seconded for an indefinite period of time to RWDI and will work closely with the lawyers and clerks at SorbaraLaw who are responsible for the transactional, corporate and governance matters at RWDI.

  The successful candidate will have responsibility in a number of different areas of law but applicants should have experience and expertise in the following areas:

  · Contract review (including mentoring and training of others inside the firm)

  · Risk management

  · Regulatory compliance

  · Employment law

  · Insurance

  · Commercial leasing

  Particular consideration will be given to those individuals with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels of a company.

  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  Salary: Commensurate with experience

  If you have the required experience, please send resume and cover letter to:

  Samuel O. Sorbara | 31 Union Street East, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1B8

  Job Type: Full-time

• Expropriation and Planning Law Lawyer – Waterloo

  We are currently seeking an ambitious lawyer with up to three years of experience to work on expropriation and planning law matters, including advocacy before the Board of Negotiation, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and, on appeal, the Divisional Court.  The position will also call for work on general municipal matters, land development issues, and title repair matters. 
  
  The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in planning and expropriation law advocacy, a strong work ethic, as well as a desire to contribute to the growth of our expropriation and planning law practice through active participation in relevant professional associations and events.  This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at a progressive mid-sized firm in a collegial environment within an engaging community.
  
  Please reply in writing and in confidence to:
  
  Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP
  31 Union Street East
  Waterloo, ON  N2J 1B8
  Attention: David Sunday
  Email: dsunday@sorbaralaw.com