DRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

Performance Auto Group is hiring a skilled, creative and business-minded litigator (3-7 years’ call) to own and run a high-impact caseload as part of our in-house legal team.
In this role, you’ll manage a diverse caseload encompassing employment law, product liability, personal injury, commercial disputes, debt collection and advocacy before specialized tribunals. You’ll report directly to the General Counsel and you’ll work closely with our Senior Law Clerk, Legal Operations Specialist, Paralegal and Legal Administrative Assistant. You’ll collaborate closely with senior management and business unit leaders across our dealerships and collision centres. You’ll have broad discretion to set strategy, including deciding when to escalate, settle or try cases.

ABOUT US

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive group whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and LSO license in good standing
• 3-7 years post-call litigation experience, preferably with a focus on employment law.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills and experience
• Proven ability to manage complex cases from inception to resolution, preferably including trial and tribunal experience
• Exceptional technological proficiency, with demonstrated experience using AI tools to drive efficiency and innovation in legal practice
• Valid Ontario driver’s license an asset

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise familie