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City Surrey or Kelowna Title Legal Counsel Branch FortisBC Holdings Inc Department Legal Affiliation Management & Exempt Position Overview FortisBC is currently seeking 2 candidates for the position of full-time Legal Counsel to work out of our Surrey, BC office or our Kelowna, BC office. We are looking for a 3-6 year call and a 6 year plus call. These positions report to the Director, Legal Services.  Please specify on your cover letter the office location of your preference.   We are seeking a corporate and commercial lawyer with experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and goods and services agreements. Experience in any of the following areas is an asset:   Advertising and marketing law review, including CASL compliance; Funding and project development agreements; Energy supply agreements, including power purchase agreements, ISDAs and Gas EDIs; Advising a customer service department; M&A, securities, corporate finance and banking law; First Nations law; and Regulatory law   These positions require a confident, commercially-minded lawyer with the proven ability to work independently while managing complex projects, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, attention to detail and a pro-active approach. Responsibilities Provide legal advice in relation to British Columbia law and support negotiations. Research legal principles, interview business owners and prepare legal opinions or documents that are consistent with corporate policies, standards, principles and goals. Manage legal files and business owners’ expectations. Assist business owners in understanding legal issues relative to designated operational areas. Negotiate and draft complex legal agreements and related documentation to reflect instructions within overall corporate, business and regulatory strategies for key business areas of the organization. Requirements Education and Experience:   Law degree (LLB or JD) plus at least 3 years of post-call experience for the 3-6 year call position and 6 year plus post-call experience for the 6 year plus call position, either in an in-house legal department or in a law firm.   To be considered for this position, a candidate must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of BC.   Technical Competencies:   Extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts Ability to work independently and take instructions directly from business owners High level of organizational skills with strong analytical ability and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects concurrently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Strong writing and advocacy skills The ability to present legal issues to people in a variety of positions Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, evaluate and interpret legislation and legal issues Demonstrated ability to provide legal opinions and advice Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications Additional Information This position will involve occasional travel, primarily within BC, and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule based on operational needs.  

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Hamilton Duncan, located in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, offers a commitment to excellence in law, a diverse practice representing clients in a wide range of interesting and challenging matters, the opportunity to develop one’s career and the flexibility to have a life outside of work. We are a full-service firm, and we boast a strong track record of assisting our clients to achieve their goals and objectives by providing experienced, innovative, and superior legal services. We look for people who share our goals for personal and professional fulfillment and who value a firm culture and management style that fosters respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity. We are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our growing practice. QUALIFICATIONS Law degree combined with minimum of 7 years of experience as a Solicitor in the areas of real estate development and corporate commercial real estate related work Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia Experience with managing large real estate development projects Comfortable with drafting and providing legal advice on various real estate and commercial contracts; Experience with negotiation and preparation of purchase and development agreements Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients in the local community Strong business acumen with negotiation, interpersonal, and drafting skills Excellent analytical capabilities and judgment Proactive and organized work style Ability to influence others when explaining/presenting complex ideas Willingness to work collaboratively as a part of a dedicated team Ability to establish clear direction to others, and comfortable with task delegation We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are a rapidly growing firm with a varied practice located in Surrey Central. We are seeking a junior associate lawyer. We offer a friendly and fast paced working environment and take pride in offering timely and practical advice to our clients. A minimum of 1-5 years experience in civil litigation and/or personal injury would be an asset. Qualifications: Be honest and friendly, have excellent communication skills, be organized, and detail orientated, have consistent dedication to providing quality client services and have strong interpersonal and people skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please contact us in confidence should you have interest in our firm. Note: Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.  

We are a rapidly growing firm with a varied practice located in Surrey Central. We are seeking a junior associate lawyer. We offer a friendly and fast paced working environment and take pride in offering timely and practical advice to our clients. A minimum of 1-5 years experience in civil litigation and/or personal injury would be an asset. Qualifications: Be honest and friendly, have excellent communication skills, be organized, and detail orientated, have consistent dedication to providing quality client services and have strong interpersonal and people skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please contact us in confidence should you have interest in our firm. Note: Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.  

ICBC Lawyer Job Order ID: 25030 Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $85000-100000/Yr Web Publication Date: 1/30/2018 Job Location: Surrey BC Canada, V3T 4C3 Impact Recruitment has the honor of working on behalf of a leading full-service law firm based in Surrey in the recruitment of an ICBC lawyer. The firm is looking for an associate lawyer who can deal with ICBC files with minimum supervision. As a firm that prides itself on being involved in the local community and providing the highest quality of service to its clients, this opportunity would suit an insurance defence lawyer who is looking to join a progressive practice. COMPANY PROFILE: This full-service law firm based in Surrey (which is one of Canada's fasted growing cities) is a growing practice due and is looking to add an additional ICBC associate to the team. The practice is commutable from the Fraser valley as well as downtown Vancouver, so this is a great firm to work for if you are looking to move away from the downtown hustle but still deal with the same high-quality work. JOB DESCRIPTION: The ideal candidate will be able to run insurance defence files from start to finish along with other litigation matters with minimum supervision and will have a minimum of three years’ experience. -Handle a caseload of ICBC defence files along with other litigation matters with the help of a dedicated paralegal or legal administrative assistant -Maintain a healthy work life balance by having an attainable billable hour’s target -Attending trial when needed REQUIREMENTS: -Called to the BC Bar or eligible to be called -3 + years post call -ICBC defence experience (complex files a bonus) -Must be able to run files from start to finish -Wider insurance litigation experience is an asset COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: -Up to $100,000 (negotiable based on experience) -Bonus -Benefits package HOW TO APPLY: Please reply with a Microsoft Word version of your resume to: cgallagher@impactrecruitment.ca quoting reference # 25030 or visit www.impactrecruitment.ca to apply online. If you would like to speak with us directly regarding this role, please contact Chantel Gallagher at cgallagher@impactrecruitment.ca for a confidential discussion. Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this particular role, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile. RELATED INFORMATION & JOBS: Professional Services Jobs - http://www.impactrecruitment.ca/professional-services-jobs/ Further job opportunities and legal recruitment news: Follow me on LinkedIn -Chantel Gallagher

This firm is opening a second office in Guildford Town Centre specializing in family law. You are smart, funny and imbued with presence. You care about finding fair and cost-effective family solutions for your clients. You have an appetite for learning legal, computer and people skills. You will receive a $84,000 base salary, profit sharing and a medical/dental plan, and enjoy the fellowship of a small firm of 3 to 5 lawyers located in Central City and Guildford Town Centre.