Solicitor Associate

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced lawyer in Vancouver, BC, with 5-8+ years in commercial, real estate, or corporate practice. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise Indigenous clients on transactions on First Nations lands, and support corporate reorganizations and governance matters.

The role emphasizes Indigenous law expertise, due diligence, and liaising with clients, counsel, and financial institutions, with occasional travel for meetings and transactions.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in commercial, real estate, or corporate solicitor practice.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience with real estate transactions (commercial acquisitions, leasing, financing).
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Advise Indigenous clients on commercial and real estate transactions.
• Support corporate transactions, reorganizations, and governance matters.

Skills

Commercial agreements

Real estate transactions

Corporate governance

Legal due diligence

Indigenous law

Client relationship management

Education

Called to the Bar in British Columbia

Job description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, and other transactional documents
• Advise Indigenous clients on commercial and real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development matters on First Nations lands
• Support and lead corporate transactions, reorganizations, and corporate governance matters, including advising Chief and Council, boards, and Indigenous-owned entities
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare transactional closing documents and checklists
• Prepare clear, practical legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing materials for clients, and draft laws, codes, and bylaws for Indigenous governments
• Assist clients with corporate structuring, including incorporation, governance documents, ongoing compliance, and the establishment of Indigenous economic development corporations and related entities
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and other advisors
• Manage files independently, including timelines, deliverables, and client communications
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, efficient legal services
• Occasional travel as required for client meetings or transactions

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience as a lawyer in a commercial, real estate, or corporate solicitor practice
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Experience with real estate transactions (commercial acquisitions, leasing, financing)
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and client relationship skills
• Called to the Bar in British Columbia (or eligible for admission)
• Any of the following would be assets:
• Experience with tax aspects of corporate or real estate transactions
• Experience with corporate reorganizations or structuring, or with drafting laws, codes, and bylaws and advising Chief and Council or other Indigenous governing bodies
• Exposure to financing transactions and secured lending
• Background in a mid-sized or full-service firm commercial practice
• Experience working for Indigenous communities or individuals;

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, real estate transactions, and corporate governance matters, with a strong focus on Indigenous legal frameworks and client relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commercial Agreement Drafting
• Real Estate Transaction Experience
• Corporate Governance Advisory
• Legal Due Diligence
• Indigenous Law Expertise

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting Commercial Agreements
• Negotiating Contracts
• Real Estate Transactions
• Corporate Structuring
• Legal Research
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Document Preparation
• Compliance Management
• Transaction Closing Documentation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in British Columbia

Industry Keywords

• Indigenous Law
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Financing Transactions
• Secured Lending
• Indigenous Economic Development