Associate Lawyer – Project Development - Vancouver Office

Fasken; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm with 900+ lawyers across offices worldwide. We seek an Associate for the Vancouver office to support project development, procurement, construction and commercial matters in mining, energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, with exposure to complex large-scale transactions and national projects across industries. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience advising clients and supporting senior lawyers on project development, procurement, construction and commercial matters in mining, energy, infrastructure and natural resources.
• Experience with major project procurement, project delivery models, and drafting/negotiation of EPC, equipment supply, consulting and operations agreements.
• Will work in a multi-disciplinary environment supporting complex project development mandates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project development and commercial matters across large-scale client engagements.
• Support senior lawyers in negotiations, drafting, and review of project-related agreements.

Skills

Project development

Procurement

Construction

Commercial matters

Job description

Job Category: Lawyers and Agents

Requisition Number: NATUR003206

• Posted : September 11, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting.

ASSOCIATE – PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
VANCOUVER OFFICE (3-5 Years Call)

We are seeking a motivated Associate to join our Vancouver Office.

Our ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience advising clients and supporting senior lawyers on project development, procurement, construction and commercial matters, preferably in the mining, energy, infrastructure, and natural resource sectors. Experience with major project procurement, project delivery models, and the drafting and negotiation of engineering, procurement, construction, equipment supply, consulting and operational agreements will be an asset. Experience with broader transactional and commercial matters in these sectors would also be valued.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of project development and commercial matters. The role offers exposure to complex large scale transactions and nationally significant projects across multiple industries. The successful candidate will work in an integrated, multi-disciplinary environment alongside lawyers from a variety of practice areas supporting complex project development mandates.

At Fasken, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and opportunities for advancement. We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request for eligible candidates.

Compensation: the typical salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on year of call and location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.