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Litigation Associate Lawyer

  • Vancouver, BC, V6C 0A3, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting.

LITIGATION  ASSOCIATE LAWYER
(Construction / Product Liability / Insurance)
VANCOUVER OFFICE (2-5 Years Call)

We have an immediate opening for a litigation lawyer to join our Vancouver office. Experience in construction, product liability (including class actions), tort and insurance litigation and advisory work is desired. Experience in related regulatory fields (aviation, maritime, road, rail, consumer products, agriproducts, medical/drugs and/or technical safety) is also welcomed. The successful candidate will have strong legal drafting and analytical skills, superior judgment and good interpersonal skills, and be able to deliver on complex files. We are interested in a service-oriented and responsive lawyer who is organized and works well in a team environment.

Compensation: the typical salary range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on year of call and location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application to Pamela Cyr through the Fasken Careers Page. Please include a one page cover letter, two page resume, and a copy of law school and undergraduate transcripts.  A practice synopsis would also be appreciated.

Pamela Cyr
Senior Director, Legal Talent
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3

Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Handle complex litigation files and provide advisory work, particularly in construction, product liability, tort, and insurance matters. Work collaboratively and responsively to deliver effective legal services to clients.

Requirements

The role is intended for a lawyer with 2–5 years of call and experience in construction, product liability, tort, or insurance litigation and advisory work. Candidates should have strong drafting and analytical skills, sound judgment, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex files while working effectively in a team.

Skills

  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Complex File Management
  • Client Service
  • Responsiveness
  • Organization
  • Teamwork
  • Construction Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Tort Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Regulatory Advisory

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Hiring contact

Pamela Cyr

Categories

  • Legal
  • Construction

Keywords

  • Litigation
  • Construction
  • Product Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Tort
  • Insurance
  • Regulatory
  • Aviation
  • Maritime
  • Road
  • Rail
  • Consumer Products
  • Agriproducts
  • Medical Products
  • Drugs
  • Technical Safety
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Analysis
  • Advisory Work
  • Complex Files
  • Client Service
  • Teamwork

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