Careers
A career at Dipchand LLP means working with a passionate and inventive legal team. We always seek for creative, talented and personable people to join our organization. By blending legal expertise with creative problem-solving, we create an environment where bold ideas thrive and client success drives everything we do. Here, we’re not just colleagues—we’re partners in redefining what’s possible.
Grow Together, Succeed together.
Our Culture
A great team is the backbone to success. At Dipchand LLP, we love what we do but we love our people even more. We take pride in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and allow your individuality to shine.
Our Values
We Work Together
Collaboration is at the core of how we work. We share ideas, support one another, and approach every challenge as a team. We work closely, share knowledge, and succeed together.
We Think Differently
Innovation drives us forward. We encourage fresh perspectives and empower our team to question and improve the status quo. We love new ideas and will nurture growth.
We Strive for Excellence
We are committed to doing our best work. Every day, we aim higher and deliver quality work. We hold ourselves to a high standard and take pride in the work we do.
Current Open Positions
Intellectual Property Associate - 2-4 Years
About the Firm
Dipchand LLP is a growing Bay Street law firm with particular strength in intellectual property law and litigation, as well as corporate/commercial and franchise law. We act for sophisticated Canadian and international clients across a range of industries and sectors including technology, biotech, pharma, F&B, hospitality, manufacturing, and franchise systems.
Our Intellectual Property group works with clients on the acquisition, protection, enforcement, commercialization, and strategic use of intellectual property rights. We advise on matters ranging from patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management, brand protection, complex intellectual property disputes, licensing arrangements, and transaction-related IP issues.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Intellectual Property Associate (2023-2025 year of call) to join our growing and sophisticated Intellectual Property group in a role that offers significant exposure to both litigation and trademark matters.
This is an opportunity to join a growing practice where associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and significant opportunities for professional growth.
The successful candidate will work closely with our partners on a broad range of matters, including:
- Intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution
- Trademark oppositions, enforcement, and portfolio management
- Copyright, branding, and trade secret matters
- Commercialization and licensing transactions
- Intellectual property due diligence and strategic advisory work
- This position does not involve patent prosecution.
Unlike larger institutional environments where matters are often highly specialized, our lawyers are encouraged to develop broad legal and business judgment while maintaining deep expertise in their chosen practice areas.
This role is particularly well suited to an associate seeking greater client contact, earlier responsibility, and a more entrepreneurial platform from which to develop their practice.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for candidates who are motivated to build judgment, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully early in their careers. This role is best suited for someone who prefers substance and responsibility over formality and hierarchy.
Core Attributes
- Highly detail-oriented with strong drafting discipline
- Independent and resourceful – able to move files forward without step-by-step instruction
- Organized and efficient in managing a high volume of active matters
- Commercially focused with the ability to prioritize key issues
Work Style Fit
This role is best suited to someone who:
- Is comfortable handling multiple concurrent files
- Learns quickly and is willing to figure things out independently
- Takes ownership of outcomes rather than waiting for direction
- Is able to figure things out, escalate where appropriate, and keep files moving
- Thrives in a lean, high-responsibility environment
Qualifications
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Strong attention to detail and practical judgment
- Experience in intellectual property litigation (including articling)
- Exposure to trademark prosecution work is an asset (but not required)
- Technical, scientific, or engineering background preferred
- Called to the Ontario Bar – 2–4 years of call (2023-2025)
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with year of call:
- 2025 Call: $100,000
- 2024 Call: $110,000
- 2023 Call: $125,000
Bonus eligibility and compensation growth are based on performance and contribution.
Why This Role (and Why It’s Different)
This role will appeal to candidates who want to accelerate their development in a way that is difficult to replicate at larger firms.
At Dipchand LLP:
- You will have direct partner exposure and involvement in client decision-making
- You will not be siloed—you will work across patent, trademarks, copyright and other intellectual property files
- You will see files end-to-end, rather than contributing small pieces
- You will be expected to develop independence and judgment early
This is not a structured, multi-layered environment. It is a place for people who want to become strong, capable lawyers quickly through real responsibility and volume of work.
Corporate Associate - 3-5 Years
About the Firm
Dipchand LLP is a boutique Bay Street law firm focused on business law, with particular strength in corporate/commercial transactions, franchising, intellectual property, and litigation. We act for sophisticated Canadian and international clients across a range of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, technology, and franchise systems.
Our corporate practice is highly active, with a steady volume of share purchases, asset acquisitions, franchising matters, reorganizations, and general commercial work. Associates are given meaningful responsibility early and are expected to take ownership of their files.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a junior Corporate Associate (2022-2024 year of call) to join our growing corporate and franchising practice.
This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, transaction-heavy environment and is comfortable managing a significant volume of files with appropriate supervision.
You will primarily work on:
- Share purchase transactions
- Asset purchase transactions
- Franchise-related matters, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and system expansion
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Work
- Draft and negotiate share and asset purchase agreements
- Prepare disclosure schedules and ancillary documentation
- Manage closing processes, including checklists, deliverables, and execution
- Coordinate transaction closings end-to-end
Franchising
- Draft and review franchise agreements and disclosure documents (FDDs)
- Support franchisor clients in system development and expansion
- Assist with structuring franchise relationships and ensuring compliance
Due Diligence
- Conduct and synthesize corporate, commercial, and franchise-related due diligence
- Identify key legal and business risks and communicate them clearly
File Ownership
- Manage multiple files concurrently with limited supervision
- Track deliverables, deadlines, and next steps independently
- Maintain organized and accurate file records
Client Interaction
- Communicate directly with clients on discrete issues
- Provide timely, clear, and business-oriented advice
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for candidates who are motivated to build judgment, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully early in their careers. This role is best suited for someone who prefers substance and responsibility over formality and hierarchy.
Core Attributes
- Highly detail-oriented with strong drafting discipline
- Independent and resourceful – able to move files forward without step-by-step instruction
- Organized and efficient in managing a high volume of active matters
- Commercially focused with the ability to prioritize key issues
Work Style Fit
This role is best suited to someone who:
- Is comfortable handling multiple concurrent transactions
- Learns quickly and is willing to figure things out independently
- Takes ownership of outcomes rather than waiting for direction
- Is able to figure things out, escalate where appropriate, and keep files moving
- Thrives in a lean, high-responsibility environment
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of call (2022-2024)
- Experience in corporate/commercial law or M&A (including articling)
- Exposure to franchising work is an asset (but not required)
- Called to the Ontario Bar
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with year of call:
- 2024 Call: $110,000
- 2023 Call: $125,000
- 2022 Call: $140,000
Bonus eligibility and compensation growth are based on performance and contribution.
Why This Role (and Why It’s Different)
This role will appeal to candidates who want to accelerate their development in a way that is difficult to replicate at larger firms.
At Dipchand LLP:
- You will have direct partner exposure and involvement in client decision-making
- You will not be siloed—you will work across transactions, franchising, and related commercial matters
- You will see files end-to-end, rather than contributing small pieces
- You will be expected to develop independence and judgment early
This is not a structured, multi-layered environment. It is a place for people who want to become strong, capable lawyers quickly through real responsibility and volume of work.