About MLT Aikins
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada's best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
Our established Indigenous practice group is in search of an energetic, motivated and client focused professional to join the team in our Vancouver, British Columbia, office. Candidates should have at least two to five years' experience as an Indigenous practice area associate with interest and relevant experience in supporting negotiations, regulatory, consultation and governance work on behalf of Indigenous clients based in Western Canada.
Our Indigenous practice group currently serves First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments and businesses across Canada, advising on a wide variety of legal matters including litigation and negotiations of Aboriginal and treaty rights specific claims, commercial law to advance economic development within Indigenous communities, lands and land management, labour and employment law, health and child welfare governance, law-making within Indigenous inherent jurisdiction, environmental legislation, and regulatory and administrative law.
The successful candidate will receive close mentorship from senior lawyers within the practice group. As a full-service law firm, we work together as a team to provide the highest level of service excellence to help our Indigenous clients succeed in their goals.
In addition to a proven track record of solid legal ability, we look for strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and a pragmatic, cost-effective approach to serving our Indigenous clients.
Base salary: $127,000 - Compensation may vary based on skills and experience
Our diversity statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
We welcome and encourage individuals who identify as members of Indigenous communities, and those who identify as belonging to diverse groups, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, to disclose this in their application.
If you're interested in joining MLT Aikins, please submit your cover letter, resumé and three references using the application form below. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contacts
- Amyn Lalji / (604) 608-4551