Associate, Estate Litigation

Are you a seasoned estate-litigation pro with 6–10+ years of experience, a solid network, and a drive to build something meaningful? At Hammerco, we’re offering a rare opportunity to build your own practice, with the backing of a collaborative, modern firm and a culture built on respect, authenticity, excellence, and growth.

What you’ll do

– Build and lead a self-sustaining estate-litigation practice with strong support.

– Work independently and collaboratively to manage existing and new client matters: complex estates, wills variation disputes, undue influence claims, and more.

– Mentor and collaborate, guiding staff and junior lawyers, shaping strategy, and contributing to the firm’s ethos of ‘human first, lawyer second.’

– Combine business development, client support, and high-calibre litigation work in a flexible, forward-looking environment.

You bring

– 6+ years (the more the better) of estate litigation experience. Commercial litigation experience is an asset.

– Demonstrated capability to develop and sustain a book of business.

– Subject-matter expertise in estate litigation, complex and contentious estate matters, etc.

– Strong leadership, mentorship skills, and a collaborative mindset.

– A desire to work in a modern, flexible, tech-enabled environment with a growing national presence.

What makes Hammerco different

– Remote and in-office flexibility, with a robust tech stack that keeps everything accessible.

– A diverse, inclusive team. We champion women in leadership and believe in succession planning done right.

– Real support: business-development resources, junior-team backing, administrative infrastructure, and a firm-wide commitment to collaboration and professional growth.

– A national-scale vision with a people-first culture.

– Bonus: a dog-friendly office + social activities!

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000. The final pay offered will be based on each candidate’s experience, skills, and the year they were called. We may offer a higher salary if a candidate’s background or year of call justifies a placement above the listed range.

If you’re ready to build a lasting practice with a great team, we want to hear from you.

📧 Apply with your CV + confidential note HERE.

🔗 Learn more: hammerco.ca

*Hammerco is not working with recruiters for this role