Legal Counsel

Broadstreet Properties; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company seeks a practical, results-oriented lawyer for its legal team. The role involves providing legal advice across departments, managing litigation, and drafting legal agreements. Join Broadstreet Properties, a family-owned firm prioritizing employee well-being and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-call experience required.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of B.C. or eligibility to transfer.
• Experience in corporate commercial, construction, litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely legal advice to all departments.
• Manage external litigation counsel and draft legal documents.
• Participate actively in a positive office environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team player

Education

LLB/JD or equivalent

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, results-focused lawyer to join the legal department of a growing company in the important real estate development sector, building and operating purpose-built rentals from dirt to door.In this role, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to build a legal career in an important and growing real-estate space while helping to deliver the housing that Canadians need.Your contributions to the team include:

• Provide accurate, timely and practical legal advice to all departments within the organization
• Manage external litigation counsel in all areas of litigation including construction and personal injury
• Draft and review litigation documents including notices of civil claim and responses to civil claim
• Work closely with other members of the legal team
• Draft legal agreements and other legal documents
• Manage risk as a facilitator of business operations
• Actively participate in building and maintaining our positive office environment

What you need to be successful:

• LLB/JD or equivalent
• Minimum two years post-call experience
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of B.C. or ability to transfer from other provincial law society
• Preference for experience in corporate commercial, construction, litigation
• Critical thinker who takes a practical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities under tight timelines
• Team player, but with the ability to work independently when required with minimum supervision and a high degree of personal initiative

Why Broadstreet?Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manage multi-family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone.

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.

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