Current Opportunities

Careers at Torys

Torys LLP is a highly respected international business law firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montréal and Halifax. 

As a Torys employee, you will enjoy both an exciting, fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial and team-based culture. We take pride in our ability to attract and retain individuals who excel in their respective fields. We do this by providing stimulating work and learning and development opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to offer seamless cross-border services to our clients all over the world. Dedication to professional excellence and outstanding client service is Torys’ hallmark. Of equal importance is our commitment to maintaining a collegial working environment – one that brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds, personalities and styles in an atmosphere of friendship and team spirit. 

At Torys, diversity is a core strength. We thrive on the multifaceted and unique perspectives and talents of our people believing that diverse viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences enrich our professional lives, strengthen the quality of our work and improve our ability to respond to the full spectrum of our clients’ needs. Our commitment to diversity informs our recruitment, retention, development and advancement practices with respect to all of our members. 

Primary Contacts

  • Legal Professionals (Toronto)

    Claire Chapman

    Acting Director, Legal Recruitment & Student Development

    cchapman@torys.com

    416.864.6459

  • Legal Professionals (Calgary)

    Jocelyn Harris

    Director, Professional Resources ＆ Administration

    jyharris@torys.com

    403.776.3708

  • Legal Professionals (New York) and Firm Administration (New York)

    Dana Schuessler

    Director, Professional Resources ＆ Administration

    dschuessler@torys.com

    212.880.6206

  • Legal Professionals (Halifax and Montréal) and Law Clerks, Agents and Paralegals (all offices)

    Kimberly Sheldrake-Head

    Director, Professional Resources

    ksheldrake@torys.com

    416.945.7707

  • Legal Secretarial Support and Firm Administration

    Jenny Tavares

    Director, Human Resources

    jtavares@torys.com

    416.865.7519

Business Services and Legal Support

Current opportunities (Canada)
Current opportunities (New York)

Law Clerks, Agents and Paralegals

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a junior patent agent to join our dynamic and fast paced practice in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience as a technical consultant or agent at an intellectual property law firm or IP group in a law firm. The role is best suited to an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will frequently be required to manage competing priorities and to work under tight timelines. You must also be willing to learn and develop and have a strong sense of initiative and personal accountability. You must have excellent judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and superior communication skills. We also offer a hybrid working model and the option to work from home on average 2 to 3 days per week.

Skill & Experience
  • At least two years’ experience as a patent agent or technical consultant, including exposure to some or all of the following:
    • drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications, and advising on validity, patentability, freedom-to-operate and infringement of intellectual property rights
    • research experience in one or more areas of botany, biotechnology, plant genetic engineering, cellular and molecular biology, stem cell technologies, cell and gene therapies
    • experience working directly with clients and counselling them on strategies for building and aligning their patent portfolios with business objectives and developing strong in-house processes to stimulate and capture innovation
  • Perform IP due diligence with respect to third party licensing and acquisition projects
  • Understands the “bigger picture” and analyzes problems thoroughly
  • Evaluate and improve the department’s systems and procedures
  • Strong written, oral and communication skills
  • Applies business, biology and science skills to provide practical solutions to client’s issuesMust be a registered Patent Agent  
How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Kimberly Sheldrake-Head, Director, Professional Resources at ksheldrake@torys.com.

At Torys we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhances the quality of our work and enriches our lives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Kim Sheldrake-Head.

Lawyers

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a transactional corporate real estate associate with approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant experience to join our dynamic U.S. corporate group in New York.

Skills & Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

  • experience practicing corporate law with an emphasis on real estate transactions;
  • notable experience in dual and multiple-partner domestic and international joint ventures (across asset classes), including programmatic joint ventures;
  • experience representing institutional investors, private equity firms and/or asset managers in real estate investment transactions, including real estate PE co-investments;
  • excellent interpersonal and drafting skills and a willingness to collaborate;
  • a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic;
  • the ability to juggle multiple files; and
  • a strong sense of when to exercise good independent judgment and when to consult as needed.

Other relevant real-estate practice expertise including general dirt law, financing, development and leasing is helpful but not required.

The candidate must be a member in good standing of the New York bar.

Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume, list of representative transactions and transcript by email to Dana Schuessler at dschuessler@torys.com. 

Compensation

The Firm pays market salaries to our attorneys. As such, below is the current associate base salary scale:

  • 1st year: $225,000
  • 2nd year: $235,000
  • 3rd year: $260,000
  • 4th year: $310,000
  • 5th year: $365,000
  • 6th year: $390,000
  • 7th year: $420,000
  • 8th year+: $435,000
Position Overview

We are seeking a mid-level private equity/M&A associate to join our dynamic and busy corporate group in New York. For more information on our Private Equity practice, please click here.

Skills & Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

  • significant private equity/M&A deal experience, including: advising private equity/institutional clients and their portfolio companies on buyout transactions, co-investment, joint venture and co-sponsor transactions and add-on acquisitions;
  • the ability to run transactions with limited supervision;
  • excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate;
  • a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic;
  • approximately 4 years of relevant US‐law transactional experience in a law firm setting;
  • the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment; and
  • good judgment.

You must be a member in good standing of the New York bar (or willingness to be admitted).

Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume, list of representative transactions and transcript by email to Dana Schuessler at dschuessler@torys.com.

Compensation

The Firm pays market salaries to our attorneys. As such, below is the current associate base salary scale:

  • 1st year: $225,000
  • 2nd year: $235,000
  • 3rd year: $260,000
  • 4th year: $310,000
  • 5th year: $365,000
  • 6th year: $390,000
  • 7th year: $420,000
  • 8th year+: $435,000
Position Overview

We are currently seeking a junior associate to join the dynamic and busy capital markets practice in New York.

Skills & Experience

An ideal candidate will:

  • be a second to third year associate with experience:
    • representing corporate clients and underwriters in a broad range of capital markets transactions, including SEC-registered debt and equity offerings and shelf registrations, and private offerings under Rule 144A, Regulation D, Regulation S and other exemptions (some foreign private issuer and/or MJDS experience is preferred but not strictly necessary);
    • advising corporate clients on SEC reporting requirements, including annual, quarterly and other periodic reports and proxy statements (ideally also Section 13(d) and Section 16 reporting and registration statements on Form S-8 but not strictly necessary); and
    • providing corporate clients with general corporate and securities law advice, including stock exchange and corporate governance matters;
  • have excellent interpersonal and drafting skills and a willingness to collaborate;
  • have a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic;
  • have the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment;
  • have good judgment; and
  • be a member in good standing of the New York bar.
Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your résumé, list of representative transactions and transcripts to legalrecruiting@torys.com.

Compensation

The Firm pays market salaries to our attorneys. As such, below is the current associate base salary scale:

  • 1st year: $225,000
  • 2nd year: $235,000
  • 3rd year: $260,000
  • 4th year: $310,000
  • 5th year: $365,000
  • 6th year: $390,000
  • 7th year: $420,000
  • 8th year+: $435,000
Position Overview

We are currently looking for a mid-level to senior associate to join our leading M&A practice, which services major public and private corporations, significant investment funds, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented companies and government agencies across all major industrial sectors. This position will appeal to an excellent lawyer who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to solve complex legal problems. The ideal candidate will have 5 – 7 years of practice experience at a major Canadian or international law firm and will bring with them a positive attitude, a team orientation, an exceptional service ethos and a demonstrated work ethic. Excellent credentials are essential. All qualified applicants will be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Skills & Experience
  • At least 5 – 7 years of corporate transactional practice experience, with significant experience advising clients on both public and private M&A transactions.
  • Motivation to do complex and engaging work, which will include assuming significant responsibility on transactions and taking a leadership role on transaction teams.
  • Experience working collaboratively with practice specialists in a large firm environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent judgment and drafting skills.
Applications

Interested candidates should forward their application materials (cover letter, resume and academic transcripts) in confidence to Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development.

We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Claire Chapman.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a senior real estate associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced practice in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience working in a real estate group at a full-service Canadian law firm or real estate boutique. They will be required to manage competing priorities and to work under tight timelines. They must also be willing to learn and develop, and have a strong sense of initiative and personal accountability. They must have excellent judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

  • 5-7 years of experience at a major Canadian law firm or real estate boutique with a focus on a variety of commercial real estate transactions;
  • experience with real property acquisitions and dispositions, development, joint ventures and secured financing matters;
  • experience advising on the real estate aspects of private and public M&A transactions, public debt and equity financings, renewable energy projects and project financings;
  • construction experience would be an asset;
  • strong analytical, communication and drafting skills;
  • a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic; and
  • the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume and academic transcripts in confidence to Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development at cchapman@torys.com. At Torys, we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhances the quality of our work and enriches our lives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to join our highly-ranked private equity fund formation and fund investment practice group based out of our thriving Toronto office. This group advises both fund sponsors and institutional investors in structuring, negotiating and investing in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds and co-investment transactions. It also advises fund sponsors on fund formation spanning a range of private market areas, including buy-out, infrastructure and secondary funds as well as formation of segregated accounts and sole mandates.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of practice experience working on private equity fund formations and/or investments in private equity funds at a major Canadian or international law firm. We are also willing to consider candidates who have a strong background in transactional corporate and M&A work and have a desire and willingness to learn private equity fund formation and fund investment. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with practice specialists in a large firm environment and should be comfortable servicing clients across a wide range of industries.

A positive attitude, team orientation and demonstrated work ethic are essential to succeeding this role, as is an ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment. All qualified applicants will be members in good standing with (or willingness to be admitted to) the Law Society of Ontario.

Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Claire Chapman at cchapman@torys.com.

At Torys, we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experience and perspectives enhances the quality of our work and enriches our lives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment & Student Development.

Position Overview & Key Accountabilities

Torys’ Legal Services Centre (LSC) in Halifax is looking for a Litigation Review Associate as part of Torys’ eDiscovery services group. Working closely with a team of legal professionals and eDiscovery technology specialists at the LSC and our other offices, the incumbent will be responsible for:

  • conducting electronic evidence reviews in complex litigation, competition, privacy, regulatory investigations, and tax matters in the Relativity eDiscovery platform;
  • overseeing and quality-checking review and coding decisions of document review teams for relevance, responsiveness, privilege and other legal issues;
  • liaising with litigators on substantive legal issues relating to the evidence;
  • analyzing and distilling data to aid the legal team in either supporting or refuting the facts and allegations in investigations or complex litigation;
  • collaborating with legal teams, law clerks and eDiscovery analysts on review workflows and strategies;
  • providing substantive review support, including quality control, on outsourced reviews to ensure successful project execution and service delivery to the department at the highest level; and
  • working with the litigation lawyers and the litigation services teams to develop and implement eDiscovery best practices with respect to technology utilization and outside vendor engagement to maximize efficiencies and reduce client costs.

This is a non-partnership track long-term career role, ideal for a lawyer who prefers to focus on practising law. You will not have to devote time to marketing or client development.

The LSC is Torys’ hub for high-volume and recurring legal work. We use technology, tools and processes to help our clients meet their goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Located in a bright, open-concept office in downtown Halifax, the LSC offers a hybrid 4-day in office work arrangement. Our open concept office space allows for collaboration among team members. At the LSC, we are focused on working differently – this is your chance to be a part of cutting-edge legal process development and innovation hub.  

Skills & Experience

This role is ideal for you if you:

  • are looking for a non-partner track career at a premier law firm without having to engage in marketing or business development activities;
  • have minimum 2 years of post-call litigation experience, including some exposure to document reviews in the context of civil litigation, regulatory investigations or competition matters, and be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Nova Scotia’s Barristers’ Society;
  • have experience with one or more industry-leading eDiscovery document review software tools and platforms, preferably Relativity;
  • have exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to shared success working across offices and with a broad range of legal and administrative professionals;
  • are highly organized, self-motivated and proactive, eager to take ownership of projects and able to advance work independently;
  • have excellent problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness;
  • have strong analytical and drafting skills;
  • have strong written and oral communication skills;
  • are flexible when managing multiple projects and competing demands efficiently, and are able to adapt to changing priorities and demanding deadlines;
  • have a strong work ethic, and be able to work flexible hours when required to meet client demands; and
  • are competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other Microsoft applications.
  • The ability to read and write French would be considered an asset.

∞ We will provide the training and support you need to succeed in this role. ∞

If this describes you – or someone you know – we’d love to hear from you – or them!

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Kimberly Sheldrake-Head, Director, Professional Resources at ksheldrake@torys.com.

At Torys we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhances the quality of our work and enriches our lives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Kim Sheldrake-Head.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a senior real estate lawyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced practice in Calgary. This position will take a lead role supporting:

  • the firm’s transactional, lending and project-based practitioners relating to large multi-disciplinary transactions in the conventional energy, renewable energy and infrastructure space, including due diligence, transaction agreement review and negotiation, and execution support; and
  • real-estate transactions across the Calgary and Toronto offices including purchase and sale, option to purchase/lease and lease transactions involving commercial, industrial and other revenue generating properties.
Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • minimum 10 years’ experience at a major Canadian law firm or real estate boutique with a focus on a variety of commercial real estate transactions;
  • experience with real property acquisitions and dispositions, development, joint ventures and secured financing matters;
  • experience advising on the real estate aspects of private and public M&A transactions, public debt and equity financings, renewable energy projects and project financings;
  • construction experience would be an asset;
  • strong analytical, communication and drafting skills;
  • a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic; and
  • the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Jocelyn Harris at jyharris@torys.com. We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Jocelyn Harris at the above noted email.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a mid-level associate with experience in employment law to join our dynamic Pensions and Employment group with a flexible annual billable target. Torys’ Pensions and Employment Practice has broad expertise in pensions, executive compensation, employee benefits and employment matters in Canada and the United States.

Our clients span all industrial sectors and include public and private companies, investors, major financial institutions, including foreign and domestic banks, insurance companies, trust companies, investment funds and individuals.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

  • strong academic credentials;
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in advising clients across all areas of labour and employment law, including in the context of corporate and commercial transaction;
  • proven ability to advise clients across diverse industries on all facets of employment law, including recruitment, hiring practices, human rights, disciplinary matters, terminations, compensation disputes and restrictive covenants. This includes guidance on the interpretation and application of employment and labour legislation in the workplace, as well as support in drafting and implementing related documentation and practices.
  • experience in advising clients on conflict resolution strategies that may lead to litigation, would be considered a valuable asset, though not required;
  • sound judgment and a practical approach to legal problem-solving;
  • capacity to manage multiple files and responsibilities concurrently;
  • strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset;
  • ability to work independently and within a team to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
  • clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language;
  • commitment to delivering practical advice that supports business innovation; and
  • a client-focused approach and strong work ethic.

Applicants should be a member in good standing with the Barreau du Québec. Being a member of the Ontario Bar Association is considered a plus.

Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume and academic transcripts in confidence to Valérie Giroux at vgiroux@torys.com.

We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Valérie Giroux, Director, Professional Resources & Administration (Montréal).