Capital Markets / M&A Associate Lawyer - Vancouver Office

Fasken; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Fasken seeks a Capital Markets/M&A Associate Lawyer for the Vancouver office with 4–6 years of call. The role involves advising on public and private financings, M&A deals, governance, and securities regulation.

Ideal candidates will have strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and a client‑centric approach. The firm emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with a competitive compensation package based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in securities, corporate finance, M&A and general corporate/commercial law.
• Sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to client service.
• Ability to juggle multiple files, shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, prospectuses and filings.
• Working knowledge of Canadian securities regulation and TSX/TSX Venture/ CSE requirements.
• Interest in building lasting client relationships and growing a practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse client base on public and private financings, M&A deals, governance and regulatory matters.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and filings.
• Support ongoing corporate/commercial matters for clients.

Skills

Securities

M&A

Corporate Finance

General corporate/commercial law

Client service

Education

Law degree (JD/LL.B.)

Bar admission in Canada

Job 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.

CAPITAL MARKETS/ M&A ASSOCIATE LAWYER

VANCOUVER OFFICE (4-6 Years Call)

We are looking for a skilled lawyer to join our Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Vancouver. In this role you will advise a diverse client base on public and private financings, M&A deals, corporate governance, securities regulation and ongoing commercial matters.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 4–6 years of experience in securities, corporate finance, M&A and general corporate/commercial law;
• Sound judgment paired along with a meticulous eye for detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine dedication to client service;
• The capacity to juggle multiple files, shifting priorities and tight deadlines;
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, prospectuses and continuous disclosure filings;
• Working knowledge of TSX, TSX Venture Exchange and CSE requirements and Canadian securities regulation; and
• A keen interest in building lasting client relationships and growing a practice.

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 $165,000-$205,000 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.

Pamela Cyr

Senior Director, Legal Talent

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

2900 - 550 Burrard Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3

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