Posted 19 days ago
Senior labour & employment lawyer
@ Impact Recruitment
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Impact Recruitment is hiring a Senior Labour & Employment Lawyer for a well-established Vancouver law firm, as a Labour & Employment Partner tied to the firm's succession planning. The role covers employer-side employment agreements, workplace policies, human rights and workplace investigations, immigration matters, liability and labour matters, with both solicitor and litigation work. Pay is $250,000+ commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package and 4+ weeks of vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Advise employers on employment agreements and workplace policies
- Conduct human rights and workplace investigations
- Handle immigration, liability and labour matters
- Provide solicitor and litigation work
- Build and grow client relationships and business development
Requirements summary:
- Called to the BC Bar and in good standing
- 10 years of post-call experience in labour and employment law
- Portable book of business (strong asset)
- Willingness to drive business development
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Job-board feed · jobillico
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Bar |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Impact Recruitment
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 111 |
Are you a Senior Labour & Employment Lawyer looking for a platform that offers greater flexibility, meaningful succession opportunities, and the ability to build a long-term practice without the constraints often found in larger national firms?
Our client, a well-established and highly respected Vancouver law firm, is seeking a Labour & Employment Partner to join its growing team. This opportunity has emerged as part of the firm’s long-term succession planning strategy and presents a unique opportunity for a lawyer looking to establish themselves as a key leader within a thriving practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- $250,000+ commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 4+ weeks vacation
Responsibilities
The incoming lawyer will work closely with an established senior partner whose practice spans a broad range of labour and employment matters. Over time, this lawyer will have the opportunity to build alongside an existing client base while positioning themselves for a significant long-term growth opportunity within the firm.
Working primarily with employers, the practice includes a diverse mix of employment agreements and work place policies, human rights and work place investigations, immigration related matters, liability matters, and labour matters. There would be exposure to both solicitor and litigation work, making this position particularly fitting for someone who enjoys a varied practice.
A portable book of business would be considered a strong asset, as is experience and willingness to continue driving business development and client relationships forward.
Qualifications
- Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
- 10 years of post call experience with a strong focus on labour & employment law
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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