Careers

Current Opportunities

• Estates Lawyer - Waterloo

  We are currently seeking two lawyers (1 – 3 years and 4 - 7 years) with experience in wills, estate planning and estate administration.  Experience in litigation, particularly in the areas of estates and incapacity, would also be an asset.

  These positions are available in our Waterloo office and are exciting opportunities for the right candidates to work at a progressive, mid-sized firm, in a collegial environment, within an engaging community.

  The successful applicants will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting wills and estates matters.  Applicants must thrive in a team environment, be able to work autonomously and have excellent technical, drafting and client communication skills.

  To apply in confidence, please forward your resume to careers@sorbaralaw.com

   

• Residential Real Estate Clerk

  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 Word, Conveyancer and Teraview;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
  • Strong attention to detail.

  Please send resume to slonee@sorbaralaw.com.

  Job Type: Full-time

• Residential Real Estate Lawyer

  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 experience and competencies of each individual member of our team. We are currently looking for a lawyer to join and grow our established Residential Real Estate team.

  The successful candidate will:

  • Possess 3+ years’ relevant experience from a reputable Canadian law firm;
  • Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Have a strong business acumen and interpersonal skills;
  • Be responsible for managing a team of residential real estate clerks;
  • Be experienced in completing residential purchases, sales and institutional and private mortgage transactions in an efficient manner;
  • Advise on title and zoning matters, landlord and tenant relationships, third party service arrangements, planning and development matters, etc.; and
  • Work with clients directly and with minimal direction.

  Our competitive compensation packages, collegial atmosphere, many firm social events, innovative vision and our ongoing efforts to grow our team, make SorbaraLaw a great place to work.

  Applications will be held in confidence.

  Please send resume to slonee@sorbaralaw.com.

• 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