Purpose Driven Solicitor (5-7 Years) (Vancouver)

Purpose Driven Solicitor (5-7 Years) (Vancouver)

02 Sep
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Macushla Law
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Vancouver

02 Sep

Macushla Law

Vancouver

About macushlaw

macushlaw is a high-performance purpose driven boutique B Corp law firm. We provide high quality, strategic, proportionate, timely and ethical advice to purpose-driven organizations.. Our client base consists of impact enterprises, housing providers, non-profits, charities, First Nations, small business, philanthropists and vulnerable people seeking justice. We primarily operate in the real estate, housing, sustainability, First Nations economic development, and community services sectors. macushlaw is a legal industry leader in impact performance, providing reduced rates to purpose driven organizations, promoting volunteerism and philanthropy, leveraging existing and custom developed technology to streamline operations and client service, and prioritizing environmentally sustainable operations. macushlaw is proudly B Corp, BC Green Business and BC Living Wage certified.

Whom Should Apply

Our work environment is ideal for candidates seeking:

- a fast paced, non-traditional, informal, values-driven, and tech forward practice environment;
- an opportunity to do high quality work for clients making the world a better place;
- to take on increased responsibility in their practice including direct client contact and file leadership;
- to find more purpose and meaning in their professional lives;
- learn how to build their own practice; and
- retain competitive compensation while maintaining more sustainable working hours.

macushlaw is a good fit for lawyers that are values-driven, hard working, self-directed, independent, accountable, ethical, and entrepreneurial.

About the Role

We are seeking a general solicitor to support our purpose-driven clients. Experience in Real Estate, Housing, Corporate, M&A;, and Commercial Advisory is an asset but not required to apply.
- Lead and support a broad portfolio of solicitor legal work for non-profit, charitable, and impact-oriented clients.
- Provide corporate, commercial, non-profit, charity,



real estate, employment and other advisory services.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including service agreements, funding agreements, leases, and procurement documents.
- Advise on employment, volunteer, and contractor relationships, and assist with related policy development.
- Collaborate effectively with the administrative and operations team.
- Participate in business development and relationship-building efforts to grow the firm’s practice.

Requirements

- Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia
- 5+ years of experience in corporate/commercial solicitor practice
- Exceptional technological and artificial intelligence competency
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and file management skills
- Exceptional client management skills
- Highly independent, accountable, and self-directed
- Demonstrated commitment to community service, ethics, and qualified excellence
- Experience advising non-profits, charities, and First Nations is an asset
- Lawyer must be willing to be called in the Yukon and BC

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary range: $142,824 - $166,628+
- 3 weeks vacation, plus bonus vacation entitlement
- Origination bonus (10% of originated collections, paid quarterly)
- Firm Performance Bonus
- Health and dental benefits plus health care spending account
- In office during probation, hybrid options available provided performance targets met
- Regular office hours: 8:30am – 5pm, flexible hours available provided performance targets met
- Working travel policy
- Voluntourism policy
- $5,000 business development expense account
- Career and practice development training and support (e.g. education expenses covered by the firm, business development training, and informal mentorship)

Target & Performance Expectations

- 1300-1400 billable hours, and corollary realization and collections targets
- 50+ community contribution hours per year

📌 Purpose Driven Solicitor (5-7 Years) (Vancouver)
🏢 Macushla Law
📍 Vancouver

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