The Opportunity:
Our growing practice in our Kimberley, British Columbia office requires an Associate Lawyer - Solicitor to continue our tradition of providing exceptional service to our clients. We offer a collegial atmosphere where we are engaged, connected and enjoy the work we do and where you will benefit from a supportive environment in which to develop your career.
Working in the Kootenay Valley offers the best of both worlds: meaningful professional opportunity in a regional centre, paired with everyday access to mountains, lakes, trails, and a strong community lifestyle. Kimberley is the urban centre of the East Kootenay, making it a practical and welcoming home base for those who value career growth, connection, and time outdoors.
A few fun facts about Kimberley and the Kootenays:
• Kimberley is a four-season mountain community set between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, with plenty of sunny days throughout the year.
• The Kimberley Nature Park is British Columbia’s largest municipal park, offering more than 50 kilometres of established trails for hiking, biking, skiing, and year-round exploration.
• Kimberley Alpine Resort is located within the community, making skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking easy to enjoy close to home.
• The pedestrian-only Platzl is Kimberley’s lively downtown hub, known for independent shops and restaurants, community events, Bavarian-inspired character, and Canada’s largest freestanding cuckoo clock.
Qualifications and Competencies:
• Minimum 1–5 years of solicitor or general practice experience (3+ years preferred), ideally in one or more of corporate and commercial law, real estate, wills and estates, or succession planning.
• Law degree from an accredited Canadian law school or equivalent educational requirements, and membership in good standing with a provincial law society.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to prepare and review agreements, and written legal advice.
• Client-focused and detail-oriented, with sound professional judgment and the ability to identify practical solutions, manage due diligence, and move matters efficiently toward completion.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple solicitor files, transaction timelines, client expectations, and closing deadlines while collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff.
Compensation & Hours:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Kenny Davey, while quoting the job title and location in the subject line at hr@stringam.ca. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer.
Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.