Commercial Litigation Associate

Yan Muirhead LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Yan Muirhead LLP in Vancouver seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation. You will contribute to a broad civil docket, including shareholders disputes and real estate litigation, while delivering thoughtful advocacy and strong writing.

We offer a collegial environment, excellent benefits and a negotiable hourly target, with base salary projected at CAD 130,000–180,000 depending on hours and experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.
• Good organization and a desire to grow as an advocate.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Excellent writing

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Yan Muirhead is a litigation boutique looking for an associate to join our team. We have a broad civil litigation practice, including shareholders disputes, real estate litigation, and professional negligence. We pride ourselves on providing service to our clients in a collegial environment.

The ideal candidate will have between three and five years of experience in commercial litigation, excellent writing and advocacy skills, good organization, and a desire to grow as an advocate. We offer a supportive environment, excellent benefits, and a competitive compensation package with a negotiable hourly target. We expect the base salary to be between $130,000 and $180,000 based on a target of 1,700 hours. We do not have fixed billable targets and will be flexible to accommodate a candidate who prefers a lower target.

Please submit, in confidence, your resume and a piece of legal writing you’re proud of to [e-mail] by August 14, 2026.