Corporate Commercial Associate - Vancouver

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus structure

Health Care Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Vacation allotment

Reserved parking

Cell phone allowance

Wellness allowances

On-site fitness centers

Remote working arrangements

Job summary

Lindsay Kenney LLP, a leading Western Canada full‑service law firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley and West Vancouver, seeks a Corporate Commercial Associate to advise businesses on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.

The successful candidate will handle complex matters with Partners, manage own files, and leverage mentoring to develop a strong practice. The role offers collaboration across multiple office locations and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• 3+ years of corporate commercial experience.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a significant practice.
• Confident at engaging and interacting with clients.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Client service oriented and team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of corporate commercial matters with increasing autonomy.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal advice.
• Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, transactions and related matters.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare transaction documentation.
• Manage delegated files from senior lawyers.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide responsive, practical service.
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and legal support staff across Vancouver, Langley and West Vancouver locations.
• Maintain appropriate file management, billing and time-entry practices.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm’s corporate commercial practice.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Client communication

Practice management

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

LLB/J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Who we are:

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full-service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, Langley and West Vancouver. After 45 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

What you can expect:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Commercial Associate to join our growing business law practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys advising businesses and individuals on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and transactional matters and who is looking to develop their practice in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

While not an exhaustive list, the successful candidate can expect the following key responsibilities:

• Manage a broad range of corporate commercial matters with increasing autonomy;
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal advice;
• Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements;
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, transactions and related matters;
• Conduct due diligence and prepare transaction documentation;
• Manage delegated files from senior lawyers;
• Communicate directly with clients and provide responsive, practical service;
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and legal support staff across Vancouver, Langley and West Vancouver locations;
• Maintain appropriate file management, billing and time-entry practices;
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm’s corporate commercial practice.

In addition to working on files directly with Partners who take an active role in mentoring and training lawyers, the Associate will be provided the opportunity to manage their own files and will be provided with the resources to develop their own practice.

Additional required experience:

• LLB/J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia;
• 3+ years of corporate commercial experience;
• Strong research and drafting skills;
• Ability to manage a significant practice;
• Confident at engaging and interacting with clients;
• Exceptional work ethic,
• Client service oriented and team player; and
• Excellent attention to detail.

Why it is great to work at LK Law:

Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:

• A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums;
• A competitive bonus structure;
• Annual Health Care Spending Account;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development;
• Client development and marketing budgets;
• A generous vacation allotment;
• Reserved parking;
• Cell phone allowance;
• Fitness and wellness allowances;
• On-site fitness centers;
• A supportive, engaging, tight-knit culture; and
• Potential remote working arrangements.

Compensation:

While compensation is commensurate with experience, the base annual salary range for candidates with the required experience is expected to be $130,000 - $160,000.