Commercial & Technology Lawyer

T-Net British Columbia; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled solicitor to join their Corporate Law Team. This role is pivotal in driving innovation by providing expert legal guidance in commercial and technology law. You will work collaboratively with a diverse group of solicitors, tackling complex legal challenges while promoting efficiency and training within the team. With a commitment to flexibility and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

4 weeks' vacation

Excellent benefits and pension

Flexible Working Arrangements

Engaging Culture

Qualifications

• 6-13 years experience as a commercial or technology solicitor at a top tier law firm.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts simply and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate technology commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on a variety of matters and manage external counsel.

Skills

Commercial Law Expertise

Technology Law Expertise

Negotiation Skills

Legal Writing

Organizational Skills

Education

LL.B/JD or equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per day - 5 day week (M-F)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary Range: $116,300 - $194,700 Annually

Position Highlights

The successful candidate will join the ICBC Corporate Law Team. This team plays an integral part in helping the business remove barriers to innovation. You will work in a group of 10 creative solicitors (each with specific legal expertise). You will primarily contribute to the team with your commercial & technology law expertise.

Accountabilities

• Drafting and negotiating technology (and other) commercial agreements.
• Advising on a wide variety of matters requiring creative legal solutions.
• Providing simple, straightforward and knowledgeable legal advice.
• Helping the corporate law team with efficiency initiatives.
• Providing training to colleagues and business clients.
• Advising on legal developments and legislative changes.
• Managing and overseeing external counsel as required.
• Advising on company policies.

Position Requirements

• Experience as a commercial or technology solicitor at a top tier law firm (see below), Counsel III (6-13 years) and Counsel IV (13+ years).
• Ability to work with many different business groups on a wide variety of legal issues.
• Ability to write and communicate complex concepts in a simple manner.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Strong ability to support, collaborate with, and negotiate on behalf of, business clients.
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• LL.B/JD or equivalent (and an active membership at the Law Society of British Columbia).

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We are committed to providing industry competitive salary and benefits
• Salary Range:
  For Counsel III: $116,300 - $165,000
  For Counsel IV: $137,300 - $194,700
• 4 weeks' vacation
• Excellent benefits and pension
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer flexible working arrangements as we continue to support our employees in balancing their career and family commitments
• Engaging Culture: We promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Employing a hybrid working model, this role combines on-site in office work with work from home flexibility.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend ICBC to their friends and family as an excellent place to work. We value and seek to maintain an environment of Collaborative, Supportive, Straightforward, and Knowledgeable team.

Come join us at one of BC's Top Employers!

Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

About us:

At ICBC, it's our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. Should you require any accommodations, including alternative interview formats, assistance with online assessments, or an ASL interpreter, throughout the application or hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail] - we are committed to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates.

At ICBC, we strive to build diverse teams which reflect the communities we serve. To support this, we've created two talent communities for Indigenous Peoples and People with Disabilities . By joining one of these communities, you'll connect with our recruitment team who will guide you through the application process and help you explore opportunities at ICBC. Of course, you're welcome to apply for jobs at ICBC whether or not you join a talent community.

We look forward to hearing from you!