Construction Solicitor Partner

Aplin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

4+ weeks vacation

Accommodation on request

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an entrepreneurial Construction Lawyer to expand and shape its front-end construction practice in Canada. The role focuses on building client relationships, originating work, and developing a thriving practice within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction contracts, infrastructure projects, and financing matters, and is licensed to practice in British Columbia with a portable book of business welcome.

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and in good standing.
• 10 years of post-call experience with significant construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Help expand and shape the front-end construction practice.
• Originating work and developing client relationships to grow the practice.
• Handle construction contracts, infrastructure projects, and related banking/financing matters.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Construction contracts

Project finance

Education

BC Bar Admission

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded and nationally recognized law firm, is seeking an entrepreneurial Construction Lawyer to help expand and shape its front-end construction practice. With an established reputation as one of Canada’s leading construction law firms and a thriving litigation practice already in place, the firm is looking to capitalize on growing client demand for transactional construction, infrastructure, project finance, and construction lending work.

This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys building client relationships, developing business, and helping grow a practice within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $250,000+, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 4+ weeks vacation
• Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities
The ideal individual joining the team will have excellent experience in the following: construction contracts and project documentation, infrastructure projects, and various banking and financing matters as they relate to major projects.

Given the nature of the position, the ideal individual would be coming in with a portable book of business and enjoys originating work and developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 10 years of post call experience with significant solicitor experience involving construction matters

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.