Estates Associate (Lawyer)

ZSA Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZSA Canada is assisting a leading downtown Vancouver law firm seeking an Estates Associate (Lawyer) with 1-5 years of experience to join its Estates & Trusts group. The ideal candidate will advise clients on estate planning, wealth preservation, and estate administration, with exposure to the tax considerations that arise in these matters, combining strong technical skills with empathy.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial team with mentorship, substantial legal support, and

Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on estate planning, wealth preservation, and estate administration.
• Exposure to tax considerations in estate matters.
• 1–5 years of experience in estates & trusts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies and wealth preservation.
• Assist with estate administration and related fiduciary duties.
• Provide guidance on tax implications affecting estates and trusts.
• Collaborate with partners to develop client relationships and succession planning.

Skills

Estate planning

Wealth preservation

Estate administration

Client advising

Job description

Estates Associate (Lawyer) | 1-5 years | Vancouver

Our client, a highly regarded full-service law firm located in downtown Vancouver, is seeking a talented Associate to join its well-established Estates & Trusts group.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on estate planning, wealth preservation, and estate administration, together with exposure to the tax considerations that arise in these matters. The successful candidate will combine strong technical skills with empathy, and emotional intelligence, recognizing the personal nature of this practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and supportive team with a sophisticated practice, exceptional mentorship, outstanding legal support, and dedicated in-house marketing and business development resources. The firm offers a collaborative environment where associates are encouraged to build long-term client relationships and develop their practice.

For more information, please contact Mike Race, Amrit Rai, or Sara Adel at [e-mail], quoting reference #LI34465.