Location: Vancouver, BC

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Opportunity
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigator to join its Vancouver office.

This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial lawyer with an established portable book of business who is looking to grow their practice on a collaborative national platform. The firm combines the resources and reach of a full-service national practice with the agility, accessibility, and collegial culture of an entrepreneurial office.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the firm's commercial litigation practice in British Columbia while benefiting from cross-office collaboration, strong operational support, and multiple partnership pathways.

Practice Focus

Commercial litigation

Contract disputes

Shareholder and partnership disputes

Construction litigation

Commercial collections and credit enforcement

Professional negligence

Business torts and other complex commercial matters

Key Responsibilities

Manage and continue growing an established commercial litigation practice

Develop and maintain long-term client relationships

Handle litigation matters from inception through trial or negotiated resolution

Appear before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Court of Appeal, arbitrations, mediations, and judicial settlement conferences

Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate across practice groups

Participate in business development and community engagement initiatives

Work with colleagues across the firm's national platform to provide comprehensive legal solutions

Qualifications

7+ years of commercial litigation experience

Established portable book of business required

Strong advocacy, negotiation,



and legal writing skills

Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters

Proven business development and client relationship management experience

Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and grow a practice

Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia

Compensation
The firm offers flexible compensation structures designed to support experienced lawyers at different stages of practice, including Of Counsel, Non-Equity Partner, and Equity Partner opportunities.

Compensation is structured to reward production, origination, and long-term business development, with flexible draw and partnership models available. Details will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates.

Why This Opportunity

Highly regarded national platform with a growing presence in British Columbia

Entrepreneurial culture focused on supporting practice growth

Cross-office referrals and collaboration across Canada

Hybrid work environment

Strong administrative and operational support

Flexible partnership pathways

Chance to help shape and expand the firm's commercial litigation practice in Vancouver

Confidential Inquiries
All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial commercial litigator seeking a platform that rewards business development, encourages collaboration, and provides the resources to build a thriving long-term practice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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📌 Commercial Litigation Lawyer (7+ Years Call) (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia