Construction Litigation Associate
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$135,000 – $155,000, commensurate of experience and other unique factors · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $135,000 – $155,000, commensurate of experience and other unique factors
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3 – 5 years of post call experience with a focus on construction / insurance law
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Impact Recruitment has the pleasure of working with a leading boutique Vancouver law firm currently seeking an experienced and eager legal Associate to join their busy construction / insurance practice group. If you’re exploring the market and looking to work with excellent clients on complex disputes within a forward thinking group of professionals, this may be the opportunity for you.
Compensation
- $135,000 – $155,000, commensurate of experience and other unique factors
- Non – discretionary bonus structure tied to billable target
Benefits & Perks
- Strong mentorship forward culture
- Excellent benefits package
- 4 weeks of vacation
Responsibilities
The incumbent lawyer would be responsible for a wide range of complex disputes in the construction space, including but not limited to builder liens, delay claims, cost overruns, quality disputes, professional liability matters, property damage disputes, and more. You would be working on an independent file load while also supporting Partners on larger, more sophisticated claims.
Qualifications
- Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
- 3 – 5 years of post call experience with a focus on construction / insurance law
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable with a 1575 annual billable target
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The associate at Aplin will handle complex construction disputes such as builder liens, delay claims, cost overruns and professional liability matters. They will manage an independent file load and support Partners on larger, more sophisticated claims.
Requirements
Candidates need to be called to the BC Bar in good standing with 3 to 5 years of post-call experience in construction or insurance law. Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort with a 1,575-hour annual billable target are also required.
Skills
- Builder lien litigation
- Delay claims analysis
- Professional liability
- Insurance law
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Case file management
- BC civil procedure
Benefits
- 4 weeks vacation
- Non-discretionary bonus
Categories
- Legal
- Consulting
- Insurance
Keywords
- construction litigation
- construction law
- insurance law
- builder liens
- delay claims
- cost overruns
- professional liability
- property damage
- BC Bar
- lawyer
- associate
- litigation
- billable hours
- Vancouver
- law firm
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- BC Bar
Languages
- English