Immigration Lawyer - Canadian Immigration

BorderPass Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BorderPass Corp. is seeking an Immigration Lawyer licensed to practise in Canada to review applications for BorderPass Members.

The ideal candidate has approximately five or more years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law and hands-on experience with student and work permit applications, as well as permanent residence pathways. You will support a broad range of immigration matters and contribute to the development of BorderPass’s legal technology and scalable case-management

Qualifications

• Licensed to practise in Canada (provincial law society).
• Approximately 3+ years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal review and oversight on Canadian immigration matters (work, study, permanent residence).
• Review and validate application materials prepared through BorderPass platform.
• Explain legal requirements, timelines and next steps to BorderPass Members.
• Collaborate with operations and product teams to improve workflows and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial immigration regulations and professional obligations.
• Contribute to scalable legal processes within a tech-enabled environment.

Skills

Immigration law

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Client communication

Bilingual

Education

Law degree

Job description

Immigration Lawyer - Canadian Immigration

BorderPass is one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, on a mission to simplify global mobility. We help international students and workers navigate complex immigration processes by combining licensed legal expertise with powerful technology. Students, employers, and institutions across Canada use BorderPass to manage immigration applications, compliance, and settlement services through one integrated platform.

We are looking for an immigration lawyer licensed to practise in Canada to review applications for BorderPass Members. The ideal candidate has approximately five or more years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law and hands-on experience with student and work permit applications, as well as permanent residence pathways.

In this high-ownership role, you will support a broad range of immigration matters and contribute to the development of BorderPass’s legal technology and scalable case-management processes. You will work alongside lawyers, engineers, operations teams, and product stakeholders while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, legal rigour, and regulatory compliance.

BorderPass offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to help scale a national immigration platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal review, strategy, and oversight on Canadian immigration matters, including work, study, and permanent residence pathways
• Review and validate application materials prepared through the BorderPass platform
• Communicate with BorderPass Members to explain legal requirements, timelines, and next steps in clear, practical terms
• Collaborate with operations and product teams to improve workflows and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial immigration regulations and professional obligations
• Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes within a technology-enabled environment

Who You Are

• A lawyer in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society
• Three or more years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law
• Experienced in providing end-to-end guidance across immigration matters, including study permits, LMIA-exempt work permits, Provincial Nominee Programs, Express Entry and other permanent residence pathways, and Labour Market Impact Assessments
• Highly attentive to detail and capable of managing multiple files in a fast-paced environment
• Member-focused, responsive, and comfortable explaining complex legal concepts clearly
• Interested in working within a legal technology platform
• Bilingual proficiency in written and spoken French and English is considered an asset
• Admission to practise law in a U.S. jurisdiction is considered a strong asset

BorderPass is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.