Estate Planning Attorney

Parr Business Law; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Job summary

Parr Business Law in Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) seeks an experienced estate planning lawyer to guide business owners and families through comprehensive estate planning, including Legacy Workshop Sessions. You will lead client conversations, make clear recommendations, and move plans from strategy to implementation with strong support from paralegals and staff.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in estate planning, are in good standing with the BC Law Society, and are comfortable working hybrid from

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Minimum three years of experience practicing primarily in estate planning.
• Experience leading client meetings, developing estate planning strategies, discussing fees, and retaining clients.
• Ability to work from Vancouver on a hybrid basis, with availability to start within 30–45 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead Legacy Workshop Sessions for business owners, professionals, and families with sophisticated planning needs.
• Advise clients on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, trusts, and related estate planning strategies.
• Recommend appropriate legal solutions, define scope of work, discuss fees, and guide clients through engagement.
• Collaborate with accountants, wealth advisors, and corporate lawyers while serving as the client’s primary advisor.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with accountants, wealth advisors, and other partners.
• Oversee each matter through signing and implementation with support staff.
• Develop long-term client relationships beyond the initial plan.

Skills

Estate planning

Client meetings

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Parr Business Law | Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) | 3-7 years call

At Parr Business Law, we're building a modern estate planning practice focused on business owners, incorporated professionals, and entrepreneurial families, clients whose personal, business, and legacy planning are deeply connected.

We're looking for an experienced estate planning lawyer who enjoys working directly with clients, leading important conversations, and helping families make confident decisions about their future.

This is not a back-office drafting role.

You'll lead our signature Legacy Workshop Sessions, guiding clients through their estate planning options, making clear recommendations, and helping them move confidently from planning to implementation. Our established systems and experienced paralegal team support you throughout the process, allowing you to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional client advice and building lasting relationships.

Your Role

• Lead Legacy Workshop Sessions for business owners, professionals, and families with sophisticated planning needs.
• Advise clients on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, corporate Wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and related estate planning strategies.
• Recommend appropriate legal solutions, define the scope of work, discuss fees, and confidently guide clients through the engagement process.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, and our corporate law team while remaining the client's primary trusted advisor.
• Build and maintain strong referral relationships with accountants, wealth advisors, insurance professionals, and other trusted partners.
• Oversee each matter through signing and implementation, supported by dedicated paralegal and administrative staff.
• Develop long-term client relationships that extend well beyond the initial estate plan.

Your Contribution

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, with no practice restrictions.
• Minimum three years of experience practicing primarily in estate planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading client meetings, developing estate planning strategies, discussing fees, and retaining clients.
• Confidence leading complex conversations, making recommendations, and helping clients make informed decisions.
• Sound judgment to recognize matters outside the scope of estate planning and coordinate referrals to our corporate lawyers or external specialists.
• Ability to work from Vancouver on a hybrid basis, with availability to start within approximately 30-45 days.

Nice to Have

• STEP designation (TEP) or active enrolment in the STEP program.
• Experience with corporate Wills, alter ego trusts, joint partner trusts, and family trusts.
• Existing relationships with accountants, wealth managers, insurance advisors, or other professional referral sources.
• Experience with cross-border or U.S.-connected estate planning matters.

No established referral network? That's okay.

Compensation

• $130,000-$150,000 CAD base salary, depending on experience and fit.
• Performance bonus tied to collected fees on matters you originate and close.
• Significant earning potential beyond base salary as your practice grows.

Why Parr Business Law?

We're building something different.

Our lawyers are supported by established systems, dedicated administrative and paralegal teams, modern technology, and a consistent flow of high-quality estate planning work. Rather than spending your time chasing files or handling unnecessary administrative work, you'll spend it advising clients, solving meaningful problems, and building a respected practice.

If you enjoy combining technical excellence with genuine client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.