Senior Labour & Employment Lawyer

Aplin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

4+ weeks vacation

Job summary

A Vancouver-based law firm is seeking a Senior Labour & Employment Partner to join its growing team. This opportunity is part of the firm’s long-term succession planning strategy and offers meaningful leadership within a thriving practice.

Compensation starts at $250,000+ commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package and 4+ weeks of vacation. The incoming lawyer will develop alongside an existing client base and may build a long-term practice with strong growth potential

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

• Work closely with an established senior partner whose practice spans a broad range of labour and employment matters.
• Over time, build alongside an existing client base and position yourself for long-term growth within the firm.
• Work primarily with employers on employment agreements, workplace policies, human rights and workplace investigations, immigration matters, liability matters, and labour issues.
• Exposure to both solicitor and litigation work, with a varied practice.
• A portable book of business is a strong asset; drive business development and client relationships forward.

Skills

Labour & Employment Law

Education

BC Bar admission

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

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.