Solicitor Associate

JFK Health

Solicitor Associate position serving Indigenous clients in commercial transactions and real estate. Collaborating with a team and managing client relationships in a hybrid workplace.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$157,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Commercial Agreement DraftingReal Estate Transaction ExperienceCorporate Governance AdvisoryLegal Due DiligenceIndigenous Law Expertise

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating ContractsReal Estate TransactionsCorporate StructuringLegal ResearchAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDocument PreparationCompliance ManagementTransaction Closing Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationClient Relationship ManagementAttention to DetailTime ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Called to the Bar in British Columbia

Industry Keywords

Indigenous LawCorporate ReorganizationsFinancing TransactionsSecured LendingIndigenous Economic Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

5-8+ years of experience as a lawyer in a commercial, real estate, or corporate solicitor practice
Strong 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;

Benefits

Comp & perks

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