Solicitor (4+ year Call)

Mandell Pinder LLP - A Legacy of Changemakers

At Mandell Pinder LLP, we’ve served at the forefront of law for over 40 years. We are a full-service boutique law firm with unrivaled depth and breadth of experience in Aboriginal law. Providing innovative legal services for protecting and advancing the interests of Indigenous peoples and governments, we collaborate with our clients by grounding our work in their expertise and unique knowledge. In our practice, we seek to ensure that the law is used as an agent for positive change for Indigenous communities.

We are seeking a dynamic solicitor with relevant experience and commitment to supporting First Nations, to join our collegial and collaborative group of lawyers and legal professionals in our Vancouver office. This position is best suited for a 4+ year call.

Solicitor Role

We enjoy a varied solicitor practice, including:

  • drafting custom agreements;
  • supporting First Nations and Nation-led not for profit organizations with customized governance documents including laws, bylaws, and policies;
  • creating and maintaining corporate structures including limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, societies and not-for-profit corporations;
  • providing general counsel advice to long-standing clients;
  • drafting, amending and implementing trusts;
  • acting for landlords and tenants in commercial leasing, on-reserve and off-reserve;
  • on-reserve land development including supporting addition to reserve applications;
  • acting for borrowers in financing transactions; and
  • supporting the broader legal team with issues as they arise in negotiations and settlements.

The position will be rewarding for solicitors who find satisfaction in supporting clients with tailored, practical solutions to a variety of issues. Helpful traits, skills and interests include: refined interpersonal and organization skills; critical and holistic thinking; ability to track deadlines and last actions for follow up; patience; humility; dedication to learning, and creativity.

Qualifications

  • Mature outlook, 4+ year call in good standing with the Law Society of BC
  • Experience advising clients on corporate, commercial, governance, real estate, financing, or trust matters
  • Strong drafting, analytical, problem-solving, and advisory skills
  • Comfortable managing files with a high degree of independence
  • Communicate clearly with diverse audiences, including elected leadership, administrators and community members
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, humility, and a commitment to continuous learning
  • Bring sound judgment, professionalism and cultural awareness to their practice
  • Ability to travel and foster relationships with clients in their communities
  • Uphold high professional and ethical standards

Mandell Pinder has a preferential hiring program approved under section 42 of BC’s Human Rights Code, which is intended to increase representation of Indigenous Peoples within the firm; improve equity for Indigenous Peoples within the legal profession; support Indigenous firm members’ unique experiences, perspectives and needs, and better serve our Indigenous clients. We encourage those who self-identify as Indigenous to apply.

To apply for this position, submit your cover letter, resume and >5 page redacted custom contract writing sample to info@mandellpinder.com with “Solicitor Application” in the subject by August 20/2026. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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