Our client, a well-established firm in Vancouver, is seeking a Litigation Lawyer with 5+ years of experience to join its growing litigation and dispute resolution practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with strong experience in commercial litigation, civil litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction disputes, injunctions, debt recovery, and general dispute resolution matters.
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of litigation and contentious matters, advising businesses, private clients, and institutional clients through all stages of the dispute process. This role is best suited to a lawyer who is confident managing files, developing litigation strategy, drafting strong advocacy materials, and delivering practical legal advice in a fast-paced private practice environment.
- Manage a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, collections, and general commercial conflicts
- Draft and argue pleadings, applications, motions, affidavits, mediation briefs, settlement materials, and other litigation documents
- Represent clients in mediations, discoveries, arbitrations, court appearances, and settlement negotiations
- Provide strategic legal advice on dispute resolution, litigation risk, file strategy, and potential outcomes
- Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy materials to support active litigation files
- Maintain file carriage from intake through resolution, including deadlines, client communication, reporting, and coordination with experts or external parties
- Called to the Bar in British Columbia and in good standing with the applicable law society
- Minimum 5 years of experience practicing in litigation and dispute resolution
- Strong drafting, advocacy, and file management skills across a range of civil and commercial litigation matters
- Experience handling court materials, mediations, discoveries, motions, and negotiated resolutions
- Excellent communication, judgment, and client service skills
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation and dispute resolution matters
- Strong platform for long-term career growth and advocacy development
- Supportive and collaborative professional environment
- Exposure to meaningful client work and active litigation files
For more information about this opportunity or your application, please contact The Proud RS at info@theproud.ca. All inquiries will be handled with professionalism and discretion.
Compensation listed is intended as a general guide for candidates with the stated level of experience. Final salary may vary based on overall fit, depth of experience, technical strength, and, where applicable, client following or book of business.
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