Associate Lawyer

We are supporting a full-service leading Western Canadian full-service law firm in their search for a Solicitor Associate Lawyer to join their growing team in Bonnyville, Alberta.

About The Law Firm:

• The firm is in an active growth phase and continues to expand its footprint via strategic acquisitions across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

• Following its recent expansion into the Lakeland region, this law firm stands as one of the largest regional practices in Alberta, boasting 18 offices, approximately 200 total staff, and a multi-province network of over 50 lawyers.

• Core Values: Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Accountability | Loyalty | Inclusivity & Diversity.

• Work Structure: On-site structure based out of the downtown Bonnyville office. The firm places a high priority on professional autonomy, empowerment, and establishing a genuine work-life balance.

About The Role: Associate Lawyer - Corporate Commercial

• The Bonnyville practice is looking to add a dedicated Corporate Commercial Associate to the team.

• Reason for hiring? As a growing office with an active client base, the firm has an abundance of work meaning the incoming lawyer will step into an immediate flow of active files.

• Practice Focus: Comfortable managing general corporate and commercial matters independently, with the support of a highly experienced local clerk and assistant team.

• Years of Experience: 0-5 years of solicitor experience.

• Billable Target: 1,320 annual billable hours target (structured to support reasonable pacing and work-life balance).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Circa $100,000 - $150,000 base salary, entirely negotiable depending on the year of call and depth of experience.

• Quarterly Lucrative Bonus: 40% of any billings exceeding 3x quarterly salary every single quarter.

• Benefits Plan: Comprehensive extended health benefits coverage starting on Day 1.

• Sick Leave: Flexible, health-first arrangements.

• Vacation/Time Off: Between 3-4 weeks depending on years of experience.

• Marketing Flex Budget: Associates receive an individual flex budget dedicated to personal marketing, community involvement, or local initiatives they care about.

• Professional Coverage: Full coverage of Law Society fees, professional insurances, cell phone bills, and related professional expenses.

Next Steps:

If you have the required Corporate Commercial experience, and are looking for a confidential conversation about advancing your career with a highly reputable law firm we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume on here or reach out directly to lia.king@roberthalf.com

Even if you do not feel you meet every single requirement we still want to hear from you. We may have other excellent legal opportunities that might be a great fit for your skills.