Labour & Employment Partner

David Aplin Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

4+ weeks vacation

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Labour & Employment Lawyer to join a Vancouver firm as a Partner, offering a platform for meaningful succession planning and long-term leadership within a respected practice. The role focuses on working with employers across a broad spectrum of employment matters, with opportunities to grow a portable client base and lead strategic initiatives.

Candidates should bring a deep Labour & Employment law background and a track record of building client

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 10 years of post call experience with a strong focus on labour & employment law

Responsibilities

• The incoming lawyer will work closely with an established senior partner whose practice spans a broad range of labour and employment matters. Over time, this lawyer will have the opportunity to build alongside an existing client base while positioning themselves for a significant long-term growth opportunity within the firm.
• Working primarily with employers, the practice includes a diverse mix of employment agreements and work place policies, human rights and work place investigations, immigration related matters, liability matters, and labour matters. There would be exposure to both solicitor and litigation work, making this position particularly fitting for someone who enjoys a varied practice.
• A portable book of business would be considered a strong asset, as is experience and willingness to continue driving business development and client relationships forward.

Job description

Are you a Senior Labour & Employment Lawyerlooking for a platform that offers greater flexibility, meaningful succession opportunities, and the ability to build a long-term practice without the constraints often found in larger national firms?
Our client, a well-established and highly respected Vancouver law firm, is seeking a Labour & Employment Partner to join its growing team. This opportunity has emerged as part of the firm’s long-term succession planning strategy and presents a unique opportunity for a lawyer looking to establish themselves as a key leader within a thriving practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• $250,000+ commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 4+ weeks vacation

Responsibilities

The incoming lawyer will work closely with an established senior partner whose practice spans a broad range of labour and employment matters. Over time, this lawyer will have the opportunity to build alongside an existing client base while positioning themselves for a significant long-term growth opportunity within the firm.

Working primarily with employers, the practice includes a diverse mix of employment agreements and work place policies, human rights and work place investigations, immigration related matters, liability matters, and labour matters. There would be exposure to both solicitor and litigation work, making this position particularly fitting for someone who enjoys a varied practice.

A portable book of business would be considered a strong asset, as is experience and willingness to continue driving business development and client relationships forward.

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 10 years of post call experience with a strong focus on labour & employment law

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.