Job Description

Corporate / Commercial Solicitor (5–10+ Years Call)

Location: Vancouver, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Opportunity

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Solicitor to join its Vancouver office.

This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial lawyer with a partial portable book of business who is looking to leverage a collaborative national platform while maintaining the agility and close working relationships of a smaller office.

The Vancouver office operates with a lean team, allowing lawyers to work closely together while drawing on the experience and resources of colleagues across the firm's national platform. Existing workflow is available across several key practice areas, creating an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who can complement that work with an established client base and continue growing their practice.

Practice Focus

The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of solicitor-side matters, including:

• Corporate and commercial transactions
• Banking and finance
• Commercial real estate
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Franchise law
• Tax-related transactions and corporate reorganizations
• General business advisory services

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of corporate and commercial clients
• Advise private businesses, lenders, developers, investors, and entrepreneurs
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documents
• Lead financing, acquisition, reorganization, and commercial real estate transactions
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Collaborate with lawyers across the firm's national platform to deliver comprehensive legal solutions
• Participate in business development and community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of solicitor-side experience
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law
• Experience in banking and finance, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, and/or tax-related matters
• Partial portable book of business preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia

Compensation

The firm offers flexible compensation structures designed to support experienced lawyers at different stages of practice, including Equity Partner, Non-Equity Partner, and Of Counsel arrangements.

Compensation combines production- and origination-based incentives with flexible draw or base salary options, depending on the role. The structure is designed to reward business development, client service, and long-term practice growth. Details will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates.

Why This Opportunity

• Highly regarded national platform with a growing presence in British Columbia
• Entrepreneurial Vancouver office with direct access to firm leadership
• Existing workflow to complement and support your practice
• Cross-office referrals and collaboration with lawyers across Canada
• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and collaboration
• Strong administrative and operational support
• Long-term partnership and leadership opportunities

Confidential Inquiries

All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial solicitor seeking to grow an established practice while benefiting from the resources of a national firm and the culture of a collaborative, business-focused Vancouver office.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV by email, confidentially to shannon.flower@gogpac.com or call 986-999-4419.

Only those shortlisted for an interview 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.