Associate Counsel/Lawyer

Independent Contractor | Management-Fee Arrangement

Wilson Rasmussen LLP is a leading law firm with offices in Surrey, South Surrey, and Ladner that has been serving the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver for more than 30 years. We provide legal services in the areas of family law, real estate, property development, corporate/commercial law, business law, wills and estates, civil litigation, estate litigation, and immigration. We foster a collegial and respectful environment while encouraging individual responsibility, initiative, and professional growth.

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Delta office as Associate Counsel. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience practicing law in British Columbia and experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Family law;
- Civil litigation;
- Estate litigation;
- Corporate/commercial law;
- Real estate law;
- Wills and estates; and/or
- Immigration law.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with an existing practice or a demonstrated ability to develop one. The lawyer will have the opportunity to receive referral work from the firm's lawyers while maintaining significant autonomy over their practice and client relationships. This is an independent contractor position structured on a fee-split / management-fee basis. The arrangement provides lawyers with the opportunity to operate and grow their own practice while benefiting from Wilson Rasmussen's established infrastructure, resources, referral network, administrative support, and professional environment.

What We Offer

Associate Counsel will have access to:

- Referral opportunities from lawyers within the firm;
- Mentorship and professional support from experienced lawyers;




- Experienced legal support and administrative staff;
- Modern office space and meeting facilities;
- Reception and telephone services;
- Computer equipment, IT support, and remote access;
- Access to relevant legal and technology platforms, including BC Online, myLTSA, CLE manuals, Soluno, Divorcemate, and goVeyance;
- Use of the firm's trust accounts and bookkeeping support;
- Website profile and business cards;
- Marketing support and a dedicated marketing budget, subject to projected billings; and
- The infrastructure and resources necessary to operate and grow an independent practice.

Responsibilities The successful candidate will:

- Manage their own caseload and client relationships from start to finish;
- Promptly follow up on referrals and develop new business opportunities;
- Deliver a high standard of client service;
- Work independently while collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff; and
- Contribute to a collegial, professional, and team-oriented office setting.

Qualifications The successful candidate will:

- Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia;
- Have a minimum of three years of experience practising law in British Columbia;
- Have experience in one or more of the firm's areas of practice;
- Have strong written, verbal, and advocacy skills;
- Demonstrate sound judgment and strong organizational and practice-management skills;




- Be committed to providing exceptional client service; and
- Be entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Wilson Rasmussen? Wilson Rasmussen offers a collegial, team-oriented, and supportive environment with an emphasis on professional autonomy and work-life balance. Our lawyers and staff work collaboratively and support one another, while our modern offices, technology, and flexible remote-work arrangements provide the infrastructure necessary to build and maintain a successful practice.

Compensation

Fee-split / management-fee arrangement based on the lawyer's practice and billings. The compensation structure provides Associate Counsel with the opportunity to retain a significant portion of their billings while accessing the firm's office infrastructure, administrative support, technology, accounting resources, referral network, and other practice-support services.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and cover letter in confidence to Douglas Zorrilla at [email protected]. Your cover letter should briefly outline your experience, areas of practice, existing practice (if applicable), and interest in joining Wilson Rasmussen as Associate Counsel.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Experience:
- Lawyer: 3 years (required)

Location:
- Delta, BC V4K 1T9 (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Delta, BC V4K 1T9

📌 Associate Counsel / Lawyer (Delta)
🏢 Wilson Rasmussen
📍 Delta