Natural Resources Associate - Environmental / Regulatory - Vancouver Office

Fasken; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fasken, a leading international law and litigation firm, seeks an Associate to join the Natural Resources Group in Vancouver. The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience advising clients in energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resources, with knowledge of environmental assessments and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with clients to navigate approvals, address enforcement issues, support Indigenous commercial agreements, and advance development of major

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience advising clients in energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resource sectors.
• Experience with environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory compliance, operational issues and project development is an asset.
• Ability to independently handle complex files while collaborating in a team.

Responsibilities

• Navigate regulatory frameworks and obtain permits.
• Support Indigenous commercial agreements and equity.
• Advance development, expansion, and operation of significant industrial and resource projects.
• Collaborate with clients on complex regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental assessments

Client advisory

Project development

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Category: Lawyers and Agents

• Full-Time

Description

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting.

We are seeking a motivated Associate to join our Natural Resources Group in Vancouver.

Our ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience advising clients in the energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resource sectors. Experience with environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory compliance, operational issues and project development will be an asset.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, obtaining and maintaining approvals and permits, addressing compliance and enforcement issues, supporting Indigenous commercial agreements and equity, and advancing the development, expansion and operation of significant industrial and resource projects. The successful candidate will also be capable of independently handling complex files while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

At Fasken, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and opportunities for advancement. We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request for eligible candidates.

Compensation: the typical salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on year of call and location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.