Associate, Solicitor

David Aplin Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm located in downtown Vancouver is seeking a skilled Solicitor to join their team. This role is ideal for an Associate-level lawyer ready to manage a diverse client portfolio and contribute to firm growth. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal advice and collaborating with team members. Applicants must have at least 5 years of practice experience in British Columbia and a strong drive for business development. This opportunity supports professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Professional growth

Access to established client base

Support for autonomy and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-call experience practicing law in British Columbia.
• Strong drive for business development and growth.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a broad range of solicitor-side legal files.
• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to a diverse client base.
• Collaborate with internal team members including lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Integrate and grow your own client base within a supportive firm environment.
• Participate in firm development initiatives, including marketing and client relationship management.

Skills

Real estate conveyancing

Mortgage transactions

Foreclosures

Wills and estates

General corporate/commercial matters

Job description

A well-regarded, full-service boutique law firm located in downtown Vancouver is seeking a skilled and motivated Solicitor to join their growing team. As part of succession planning, they are looking for an entrepreneurial and motivated lawyer to take over a portfolio of legacy clients and help grow the solicitor’s practice further. This is ideal for a lawyer at the Associate level who is ready to take their career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a broad range of solicitor-side legal files.
• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to a diverse client base.
• Collaborate with internal team members including lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Integrate and grow your own client base within a supportive firm environment.
• Participate in firm development initiatives, including marketing and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years post-call experience practicing law in British Columbia.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Real estate conveyancing
  • Mortgage transactions
  • Foreclosures
  • Wills and estates
  • General corporate/commercial matters
• Strong drive for business development and growth.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Existing client base is beneficial but not required.

Why Apply

• Rare opportunity to build a profitable practice and team with strong foundation.
• A firm culture that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.
• Access to an established client base with files ready for immediate attention.
• Leadership that supports autonomy and long-term career development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.