Posted 2 months ago
Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory Associate
@ Blakes
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Blakes, a leading Canadian business law firm, is hiring an Associate with two to five years of experience for its Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory group in Vancouver. The work covers environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory compliance, ESG and Indigenous law advice for energy, infrastructure, mining and resource projects.
Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on environmental assessments, permitting and approvals
- Provide regulatory compliance and risk management guidance
- Advise on Indigenous rights, consultation and accommodation obligations
- Support impact and benefit agreements and Indigenous equity participation
- Work with cross-office and international legal teams
Requirements summary:
- Two to five years of relevant experience
- Experience in environmental, Indigenous or regulatory law
- Interest in greater responsibility and practice development
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Blakes
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
Overview Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is seeking an Associate with two to five years of relevant experience to join our top-ranked Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory group in the Vancouver office. As a leading Canadian business law firm, Blakes advises on the full spectrum of environmental, regulatory and Indigenous law issues that shape energy, infrastructure, mining, natural resource and other industrial developments across Canada. Drawing on extensive experience with environmental assessments, permitting and approvals, regulatory compliance, risk management, ESG initiatives and disputes, the group helps clients navigate complex federal, provincial and territorial regulatory regimes while advancing commercial objectives and minimizing legal risk. Our team also provides ongoing practical guidance on Indigenous rights, consultation and accommodation obligations, UNDRIP, treaty and governance issues, relationship development, impact and benefit agreements, regulatory processes and Indigenous equity participation.Our team includes specialists with experience and insight into every key industry sector in Canada. We promote cross-office collaboration and foster a multidisciplinary approach to tailor our legal advice to align with our clients’ business objectives. Our team also regularly works alongside U.S. and international law firms and advisors, assisting clients with complex legal issues that are specific to Canadian operations or international in scope and extend into Canada.We are interested in an individual who has experience and skills in these areas and is looking for more responsibility and opportunities to develop their practice in a supportive and diverse team environment.For more information on the Blakes Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory group, please visit www.blakes.com. About Blakes At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.
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