Careers
We are a growing and dynamic firm, based in the heart of the downtown Vancouver business district, with additional offices located in the Metro Vancouver area. We offer a contemporary office setting, a professional and collegial work environment, and a forward-thinking approach to our firm’s future growth and development.
We are always interested in meeting qualified candidates! If you think you might be a fit for our team, we encourage you to direct your inquiries to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager.
Lawyer Opportunities
If you think you might be a fit for our team, please direct any inquiries to Tammey George, Chief Operating Officer at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com.
Open positions
Commercial Litigator
Watson Goepel LLP is a multi-service downtown Vancouver firm serving clients for over 35 years. We have an immediate opening for an experienced, full-time associate with 2-4+ years of litigation and dispute resolution experience.
We provide a professional and collegial work environment with excellent associate mentorship opportunities. The position will involve working on a variety of litigation matters including insolvency and restructuring matters, corporate litigation disputes, and real property disputes. The position will primarily involve drafting pleadings, research and strategy, chamber applications, preparation for and attendance at trial, discoveries, appeals, arbitrations, and mediations.
With an emphasis on collaboration, we hold weekly practice group meetings to ensure our lawyers remain connected and supported by their team as they develop their individual practices. The size of our firm provides the administrative infrastructure required to support our lawyers’ busy practices, while still providing the best aspects of small firm culture.
Requirements
- A JD/LLB and Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
- 2+ years of commercial litigation experience
- Extremely detail oriented, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
- Quick learner with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Self-directed, able to take the lead on files
- Sound judgment and ability to understand their client’s perspective
- Deadline driven, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Salary
We are on a lockstep compensation model for years 1-5.
Benefits
- Ongoing continuing education opportunities
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Long term disability insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employee referral incentives
- Fitness facility on-site
- Secured bike parking on-site
- Casual Fridays
- Monthly socials
- Long service bonus
- RRSP matching
Interested parties should contact Chief Operating Officer Tammey George at tgeorge@watsongoepel.com
Professional Staff Opportunities
We are always interested in meeting qualified candidates, even if we do not have a particular role posted. If you think you might be a fit for our team, please direct any inquiries to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager at sfry@watsongoepel.com.
Open positions
There are no positions open at this time.
Articled Student Application 2024/2025 – Now Closed
Our 2024/2025 articling application process is now closed. We thank all individuals who applied.
Watson Goepel LLP will be accepting applications for the 2025/2026 cycle in the summer of 2024.
Open positions
There are no positions open at this time.