Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP is a national law firm with offices in Victoria and Tsartlip, BC, as well as Toronto, ON. We aim to be the leading national law firm that provides excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments and businesses, advancing transformative change in an era of reconciliation and decolonization.

As we continue our meaningful work with Indigenous communities across Canada, we are seeking a senior lawyer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Aboriginal, constitutional, environmental, and/or administrative litigation and a passion for advancing Indigenous rights for self-determination.

Role Overview

This is a full-time position offering opportunities for flexible hybrid remote work and travel to Indigenous communities across Canada.

The role requires a deep commitment to advancing Indigenous self-determination and aligns with W&Co.’s core values of excellence, respect, accountability, trust, and ethics.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  1. Represent Indigenous clients in Aboriginal, constitutional, environmental, and administrative law litigation, including Aboriginal Title cases.
  2. Collaborate with community stakeholders to develop innovative and culturally responsive legal strategies.
  3. Conduct legal research, draft litigation materials, and present cases in court.
  4. Engage in meaningful relationship-building with clients and Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

  1. 5-9 years of call, in good standing with one or more Canadian law societies and willing to be called to the bar in BC, ON, and in the North. Familiarity with Quebec law would be considered an asset.
  2. The ideal candidate is fluent in English, and French. Experience with communicating complex and novel legal concepts in court and to clients is required.
  3. Litigation experience in Aboriginal law, constitutional law, environmental law, and/or administrative law.
  4. Strong research, legal drafting, and analytical skills.
  5. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  6. Flexibility to travel and work in Indigenous communities is a necessary condition of employment with a valid driver’s license to access remote communities.

Why Woodward

Meaningful Work:

  • Engage in transformative legal advocacy to advance self-determination.

Collaborative Culture:

  • Work with a passionate team also dedicated to excellence and reconciliation.

Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Salary range: $102,000–$150,000 (negotiable based on experience).
  • Health, dental, and RSP contributions.
  • Relocation, wellness, and professional development allowances.
  • Flexibility and hybrid work model.

How to Apply

If you would like to advance your career with a team that is collaborative, driven, and dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and businesses, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: employment@woodwardandcompany.com

At Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP, we are steadfast in our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights in all aspects of our work. We believe that our diversity strengthens our values and enriches our mission. Together, we share the responsibility of fostering an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive.

Applicants with Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP.

We can’t wait to meet you!