Careers

Associates

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

Litigation Associate Lawyer

Location: Kitchener, ON (Waterloo Region) | Type: Full-time, Permanent | In-Person with hybrid option

Are you a skilled litigator looking to take the next step in your career? GGFI Law is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of files, from commercial and property disputes to employment and estate litigation, all in a supportive environment that values excellence, integrity, and professional growth.

At GGFI, you will enjoy the depth and variety of a multi-disciplinary firm and the collegial culture of a close-knit team. We offer flexibility, mentorship, and a competitive compensation package designed to reward your hard work and dedication.

You will play a key role in all stages of litigation, including:

Representing clients before courts and tribunals;
Managing a varied caseload across commercial, property, employment, and estate matters;
Drafting pleadings, affidavits, facta, and other court documents;
Conducting examinations for discovery, cross-examinations, and hearings;
Collaborating closely with partners and other associates;
Mentoring summer and articling students; and
Advising clients and developing practical, results-oriented legal strategies.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

1–10 years of post-call litigation experience;
Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
Ability to independently manage multiple files and deadlines;
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for problem-solving; and
Sound business judgment; and
Motivation to excel in the practise of law.

Why Join GGFI Law?

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
- 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.

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.