Lawyer – Construction and Insurance Law

Achieve professional excellence and have fun (and a life) at the same time!

Due to growth, JML seeks to hire 1–2 lawyers with 3–10 years of experience to work with our construction and insurance groups. Successful applicants will have experience in areas such as construction, civil litigation, arbitration, and insurance law. Successful applicants will have sound judgment, strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills, and an eagerness to learn and develop to achieve a standard of excellence in the practice of law.

Why choose JML?

At JML, the partners are invested in the success of the lawyers. The continued success of the firm is a direct reflection of a supportive and collegial working environment, individualized mentorship pairings and plans, support for personal development, client relationships and entrepreneurial practice development. At JML:

1. The quality of clients and the work is exceptional.
2. The billing expectation is 1,575 hours per calendar year.
3. The compensation is competitive and consistent with the salaries paid by other top law firms in Vancouver that have significantly higher targets.
4. JML is progressive in its approach to technology and firm processes. We have embraced AI tools in our practice and are continually exploring more efficient uses of technology to support how our lawyers work.
5. Mid to senior-level lawyers are provided with opportunities for lucrative and rewarding practice development, including opportunities to be compensated on a revenue share deal that takes into account factors such as fees collected, the value of work originated, years meeting target, etc.
6. JML welcomes applications from candidates located outside of Vancouver. While our office is based in Vancouver, we are open to remote arrangements for the right candidate.

Our lawyers work on a range of matters, including:

• Collaborating with a team on complex litigation and arbitration matters led by experienced counsel who are top lawyers in construction and insurance law.
• Taking day-to-day conduct of smaller or less complex matters from pleadings through to resolution.
• Providing contract drafting and negotiation advice as well as project advice while construction projects are underway.
• Filing and enforcing claims of builders liens, including taking conduct of matters and providing support on more complex lien matters under the supervision and guidance of leading builders lien lawyers.
• Advising clients on insurance coverage and advocating for insurance policyholders.

Although many of our lawyers focus on construction law, the firm has a number of other practice areas such as commercial litigation (shareholder disputes, real estate transactions, etc.), insurance coverage, indigenous development and infrastructure, professional regulatory matters, and mediation and arbitration.

Interested candidates may submit an application package confidentially to hr@jml.ca.
The application package should include:

• Resume
• Cover letter/covering email
• Transcripts for law school and undergraduate
• Writing samples (at least two).  Non-privileged. Work where you are the sole/primary author.  Writing samples which can be work product from lawyering/articling, law school, and/or some other purpose.
• Letters of reference (if you have them already)
• LSAT score (preferred)

SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE