Executive Director & Community Law Leader (Family Law)

Ontario Bar Association; Surrey; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

On‑site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

SALCBC seeks a senior, values‑driven lawyer to become Executive Director. The role reports to the Board and provides strategic and operational leadership for the clinic, ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed legal services for South Asian communities in British Columbia.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in family law, strong leadership ability, and experience managing budgets, grants, and staff supervision within a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD with active Law Society of BC membership in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of law practice in family law or related areas is required.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers, articling students, or staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead SALCBC strategically and operationally as Executive Director.
• Oversee budgeting, grants, funding opportunities, and funder relationships.
• Provide full‑file legal services in family law matters and supervise staff.
• Engage with board, community partners, funders and stakeholders.
• Promote trauma‑informed, anti‑oppressive practices in service delivery.
• Develop internal resources and ensure ethical, culturally competent practices.

Skills

Executive leadership

Family law

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Budget management

Governance

Trauma‑informed practice

Leadership

Education

LLB/JD

Active Law Society of BC membership

Tools

Clio

Job description

SALCBC seeks a senior, values‑driven lawyer to become Executive Director. The role reports to the Board and provides strategic and operational leadership for the clinic, ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed legal services for South Asian communities in British Columbia.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in family law, strong leadership ability, and experience managing budgets, grants, and staff supervision within a nonprofit setting.