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
Solid 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

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📌 Solicitor Associate (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia