Job Title: Senior Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job Type: Full-Time | Partnership Track
Practice Area: Wills, Trusts & Estates
Overview:
A well-established, independent law firm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer to join the team in a leadership capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned practitioner ready to step into a role with more autonomy, visibility, and long-term potential. The successful candidate will help build and guide the estates group while also contributing to firm-wide strategy and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the firm’s Wills & Estates practice
Deliver high-quality estate planning and administration services
Mentor and support junior lawyers and legal staff
Drive business development and client relationship growth
Collaborate on firm-wide initiatives, including marketing, hiring, and strategic planning
Contribute to the broader leadership of the firm
Why This Role Stands Out:
Clear Partnership Track: A written framework outlining partnership criteria will be shared during the interview process
Leadership Opportunity: Play a key role in setting standards, defining systems, and growing the estates group
Firm-Level Influence: With a smaller partnership group, you'll have a larger say in how the firm operates and grows
Collaborative Culture: A supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and input matter
Ideal Candidate:
7+ years of experience in wills, trusts, and estates (planning and administration; litigation experience is a plus)
Strong technical skills and a client-first approach
Demonstrated leadership or readiness to lead
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to collaborate across the firm
Comfortable working in a more hands-on, agile setting
Additional Notes:
Candidates coming from national firms should be aware that the infrastructure may be leaner — but the trade-off is greater influence, visibility, and opportunity to help shape the direction of both the group and the firm.
To Apply Confidentially:
Please contact:
Shannon Flower
Legal Recruiter | GPAC
📧 sflower@gogpac.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
