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Posted: December 4, 2025

Law Works is a specialized and small litigation boutique handling complex franchise and commercial litigation and arbitration in Ontario, BC, Alberta, and other provinces. We are a focused, rigorous, and collaborative team that prioritizes deep legal analysis, strategic development, and exceptional written advocacy.

If you are a sharp legal thinker who thrives on intellectual challenge and wants to develop expertise in a niche, high-value area of law, this is your opportunity.

The Role’s Value Proposition

  • Direct Mentorship: Work alongside Ben Hanuka, a recognized leader in franchise litigation, gaining unparalleled exposure to sophisticated files.
  • High-Caliber Focus: Conduct legal analysis, develop evidence, draft documents, and assist with the presentation of arguments in court or arbitration.
  • National Scope: Handle multi-jurisdictional disputes that will accelerate your professional growth.
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model for GTA-based candidates, with regular in-office collaboration. (Full remote work considered for exceptional out-of-province candidates).

Mandatory Requirements

  1. Experience: Must have 2-5 years of post-call experience focused on Commercial Litigation, gained within a Canadian jurisdiction.
  2. License: Must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) or another Canadian Provincial Law Society. Applications from non-Canadian jurisdictions or those without Canadian litigation experience will not be considered.
  3. Skills: Demonstrated superior ability in critical analysis and persuasive legal writing.
  4. Fit: Eagerness to develop deep expertise in franchise and commercial litigation and arbitration (prior franchise experience is not required).

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting complex court materials, including pleadings, affidavits, motion materials and written arguments (factums).
  • Contributing to high-level case strategy and development.
  • Managing document discovery and e-discovery processes.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample of a legal submission (factum) drafted solely by you, to isabella@lawworks.ca.

Only candidates meeting the minimum Canadian experience and licensing requirements will be contacted.

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Ben Hanuka
JD, LLM, CS (Civ Lit), FCIArb, of the Ontario and BC Bars

Highlights:

  • JD, LLM (Osgoode '96, '15), C.S. in Civ Lit (LSO), Fellow of CIArb, member of the Bars of Ontario ('98) and BC ('17)
  • Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario)/LC (British Columbia)
  • Acted as counsel in many leading franchise court decisions in Ontario over the past twenty-five years, including appellate decisions.
  • Provided expert opinions in and outside Ontario
  • Presented at and chaired numerous franchise and civil litigation CPD programs for over 20 years
  • Chair of OBA Professional Development (2005-2006) - overseeing all PD programs
  • Chair of Civil Litigation Section, OBA (2004-2005)

Notable Cases:

Mendoza v. Active Tire & Auto Inc., 2017 ONCA 471

1159607 Ontario v. Country Style Food Services, 2012 ONSC 881 (SCJ)

1518628 Ontario Inc. v. Tutor Time Learning Centres LLC (2006), 150 A.C.W.S. (3d) 93 (SCJ, Commercial List)

Bekah v. Three for One Pizza (2003), 67 O.R. (3d) 305, [2003] O.J. No. 4002 (SCJ)