We are currently seeking a Securities Associate to join our Securities/Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions team. This role is well suited to candidates with broad-based corporate and securities experience, including experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions for public companies.

Who We Are

Koffman Kalef LLP is a mid-sized business law firm located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, with a team of 32 lawyers practicing in select areas of business law, including securities, corporate finance, real estate, banking, and mergers and acquisitions.

We strive to maintain a client-focused, supportive, collegial, and team-based culture. We are proud of our industry-leading lawyers, who are supported by a team of equally talented and committed administrative professionals.

Our clients include entrepreneurs, investors, growth-stage companies, public issuers, and established businesses with strong roots in the British Columbia market. Our lawyers play a meaningful role in helping clients navigate important growth opportunities, financings, acquisitions, and strategic transactions while developing long-term relationships within the local business community.

We offer an exciting, diverse, and inclusive work environment with a well-established client base, sophisticated and challenging work, competitive compensation, and excellent group benefits.

What We Offer

- A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment;
- Competitive compensation;




- Up to two work-from home days per week available following the successful completion of the firm’s three-month onboarding period;
- An annual billable target of 1,600 hours, providing the opportunity to work on sophisticated transaction while maintaining a sustainable and balanced practice;
- Opportunities for ongoing skilled growth and development;
- A defined career path with opportunities for long-term advancement, including partnership opportunities;
- Direct involvement with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and public company clients, providing opportunities to build lasting client relationships and develop a practice rooted in the British Columbia business community;
- Strong internal referral work and cross-practice collaboration; and
- Dedicated paralegal and legal assistant support.

Requirements

- 2-5 years of corporate/commercial and securities law experience;
- Experience with financings, public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and general corporate matters;
- Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills;
- Superior judgment and business acumen; and
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $195,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend on factors including years of practice and extent of practice area expertise.

📌 Securities Associate (Vancouver)
🏢 KKBL
📍 Vancouver