Corporate / Technology Associate Lawyer

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting.

CORPORATE / TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE LAWYER
VANCOUVER OFFICE (2-5 Years Call)

We have an immediate opening for a corporate and technology lawyer to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate will advise emerging and established companies, founders and investors throughout the business lifecycle, from formation and early-stage growth through financing, M&A and strategic transactions.

The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in several of the following areas:

• Seed, venture and growth equity financings;
• Venture debt and other private financing transactions;
• Private mergers and acquisitions;
• Start-up, incorporation and general corporate matters;
• Corporate governance and shareholder arrangements;
• Technology licensing, development and other commercial agreements;
• Strategic investments and transactions involving high-growth companies; and
• Advising clients in technology-driven industries, including artificial intelligence, software, cybersecurity, clean technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences or dual-use technologies.

The successful candidate will have strong legal drafting and analytical skills, sound judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice. We are seeking a lawyer who is responsive, organized and comfortable managing multiple transactions and client relationships in a fast-moving environment.

Admission to the Law Society of British Columbia, or eligibility for admission, is required.

Compensation: The typical salary range for this position is $130,000 to $185,000 annually. The base salary offered will depend on year of call, job-related knowledge and skills, relevant experience, and internal and market equity.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application to Pamela Cyr through the Fasken Careers Page. Applications should include: A one-page cover letter; two-page résumé; law school and undergraduate transcripts; and a brief practice synopsis describing representative matters and your role on those matters.

Pamela Cyr
Senior Director, Legal Talent
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3

Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.