Senior Litigation Lawyer

David Aplin Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation focused law firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced construction litigation associate. The candidate should be called to the BC Bar with 5+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing complex construction disputes and defending professional liability claims. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Structured + discretionary bonus

4 weeks vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience post-call.
• Comfortable with a billable target of 1650 hours.

Responsibilities

• Handle a substantial file load of complex construction disputes.
• Manage builders liens and construction defects.
• Defend professional liability claims for architects and contractors.

Skills

Construction litigation experience

Professional liability matters

Excellent communication skills

Education

Called to the BC Bar

Job description

To Apply for this Job

Impact Recruitment has the pleasure of working with a leading litigation focused law firm in Vancouver. This team is looking for an experienced construction litigation associate to join their busy team and take on an increasing number of complex and engaging files.

Benefits & Perks

• $150,000+, commensurate withexperience
• Structured + discretionary bonus
• 4 weeks vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical / dental / extended health)

Responsibilities

The incumbent lawyer will be hitting the ground running, taking on a substantial file load of complex and engaging construction disputes. This work will include but not be limited to builders liens, construction defects (design, structural, electrical), project delays / extensions, as well as defending professional liability claims on behalf of individuals such as architects, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, and others.

Qualifications

• Called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• 5+ years of experience post call
• Be comfortable with a billable target of 1650
• Substantial experience with construction litigation / professional liability matters

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.