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Associate Lawyer

@ Aplin

Vancouver, British Columbia

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Aplin is recruiting an associate lawyer for a leading Canadian national firm's specialized dispute practice group, handling complex environmental and transportation law litigation. The role is full-time with a salary of $175,000 commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package and 3 to 4 weeks of vacation. The firm requires a BC Bar call and at least 3 years of post-call complex litigation experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle complex environmental and transportation litigation matters
  • Work closely with four partners and two associates
  • Manage issues including land development, pollution and dangerous goods
  • Meet a billable target of 1,700 hours

Requirements summary:

  • Called to the BC Bar in good standing
  • Minimum 3 years post-call complex litigation experience
  • Environmental or transportation law experience is a strong asset
  • Hard working with a team player attitude

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Paid time off
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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBC Bar
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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A leading Canadian national firm is currently looking to add a talented and experienced litigation associate to their busy specialized dispute practice group where you would work on complex environmental and transportation law disputes. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving team that has plenty of work available. If you have solid experience in the area and want to work on complex disputes in a team that epitomizes teamwork, collegiality, and professional growth opportunities, this is the role for you.

Benefits & Perks:

  • $175,000, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 3 – 4 weeks vacation

Responsibilities:
Working very closely with 4 partners and 2 associates, the incoming lawyer will be tackling complex litigation matters involving environmental and transportation law. This will often include handling issues such as but not limited to land development impacts, pollution matters in the air, land, or sea, transportation of dangerous goods, agricultural matters, and more.

Qualifications:

  • Called to the BC Bar and be a member of good standing
  • Minimum 3 years of experience post-call with complex litigation matters. Experience with environmental / transportation law is a strong asset
  • Comfortable with a billable target of 1700
  • Hard working and possesses a team player attitude

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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