Corporate / Technology Associate Lawyer

Fasken; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fasken in Vancouver seeks a Corporate/Technology Associate Lawyer with 2–5 years call to advise emerging and established companies, founders and investors through formation, growth, financing, M&A and strategic transactions.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal drafting and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice in a fast-moving environment. Admission to the Law Society of British Columbia is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Law Society of British Columbia or eligible.
• Significant experience in corporate matters, including governance and M&A.
• Experience advising technology-focused clients and startups.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients through formation, financing, M&A and strategic transactions.
• Draft and negotiate technology licenses and commercial agreements.
• Manage multiple transactions and client relationships in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Business-focused advice

Client advising

Transaction management

Education

Law Society BC admission or eligible

Job description

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting.

CORPORATE / TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE LAWYER

VANCOUVER OFFICE (2-5 Years Call)

We have an immediate opening for a corporate and technology lawyer to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate will advise emerging and established companies, founders and investors throughout the business lifecycle, from formation and early-stage growth through financing, M&A and strategic transactions.

The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in several of the following areas:

• Seed, venture and growth equity financings;
• Venture debt and other private financing transactions;
• Private mergers and acquisitions;
• Start-up, incorporation and general corporate matters;
• Corporate governance and shareholder arrangements;
• Technology licensing, development and other commercial agreements;
• Strategic investments and transactions involving high-growth companies; and
• Advising clients in technology-driven industries, including artificial intelligence, software, cybersecurity, clean technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences or dual-use technologies.

The successful candidate will have strong legal drafting and analytical skills, sound judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice. We are seeking a lawyer who is responsive, organized and comfortable managing multiple transactions and client relationships in a fast-moving environment.

Admission to the Law Society of British Columbia, or eligibility for admission, is required.

Compensation: The typical salary range for this position is $130,000 to $185,000 annually. The base salary offered will depend on year of call, job-related knowledge and skills, relevant experience, and internal and market equity.

Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.