Capital Markets / Securities Associate Lawyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus structure

Excellent benefits package

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is assisting a national, full‑service law firm in downtown Vancouver to add an experienced associate to its securities and M&A practice. Expect to handle a robust caseload under Partners and fellow Associates, with a focus on public securities and cross-border transactions.

The firm offers a discretionary bonus, excellent benefits, and 4 weeks of vacation, with compensation ranging from $165,000 to $205,000 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and in good standing.
• 4+ years of post-call experience in capital markets/M&A transactions.
• Comfortable with a 1750 annual billable target.

Responsibilities

• Step into a busy practice and take on an independent file load.
• Work closely with Partners and other Associates on complex transactions.
• Manage public securities matters with cross-border components.

Skills

Capital markets

M&A experience

Cross-border transactions

Education

BC Bar Admission

Job description

Impact Recruitment has the pleasure of working once again with this national, full-service law firm located in downtown Vancouver. Leading securities and M&A transactions across Canada as noted in multiple publications, this staple of the Vancouver legal market is currently looking to add to their very busy and well supported practice group.

Compensation

• $165,000 – $205,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

• Discretionary bonus structure
• Excellent, thorough benefits package
• 4 weeks vacation

Responsibilities
The incoming lawyer will be stepping into a busy practice, taking on an independent file load and hitting the ground running. They will also be working closely with Partners and other Associates within the group on more complex and sophisticated transactions. A significant portion of the work will be public securities matters with a notable portion involving cross-border transactions.

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 4+ years of post call experience, with a majority of legal practice involving capital markets / M&A transactions
• Comfortable with a 1750 annual billable target

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.