Associate Lawyer (Wolfville)

Job summary

The associate lawyer will primarily practice Corporate and Commercial Law in the Wolfville office. They will work collaboratively with a team across multiple Nova Scotia offices to achieve optimum outcomes for clients.

Job details

We are seeking an associate lawyer to join our Wolfville office to practice primarily in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law. Ideally, the successful candidate will have three to five years experience, however lawyers with less experience may also be considered. The firm has been growing and we have five offices in Nova Scotia. Although the position is located in our Wolfville office, you will also have an opportunity to work with the lawyers in our other offices. We work together to accomplish optimum outcomes for our clients. You will work as part of that well established team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision and a fitness allowance. Your Qualifications member in good standing the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society; three and five years of proven development of strong client relationships, experience and ability to attract new clients; well-developed communication skills; and a high degree of professionalism and a collaborative spirit. The town of Wolfville offers the perfect fusion of urban and rural living. Nestled in Nova Scotia’s wine country, it is a bustling community of thriving businesses, unique schools (including Acadia University) and remarkable opportunities for growth. Wolfville is a wonderful place to live, whether you are single or have a family. If this opportunity is what you have been looking for, please direct your cover letter and resume in confidence to Theresa Williams by email at careers@burchellmacdougall.com.

What you’ll do

The associate lawyer will primarily practice Corporate and Commercial Law in the Wolfville office. They will work collaboratively with a team across multiple Nova Scotia offices to achieve optimum outcomes for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must be members in good standing with the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and ideally possess three to five years of experience. Requirements include a proven ability to attract new clients and strong professional communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Fitness allowance

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Legal