Partner - Commercial Real Estate

Who We Are

Clark Wilson LLP is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia. For over 100 years, we’ve proudly advised clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues and with over 200 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world, we’ve built a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence.

As leaders in our markets, we continue to grow by fostering strong relationships, delivering exceptional service, and empowering our people to succeed. We are consistently recognized for our professional achievements, and we take pride in creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work every day.

How You’ll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients

Due to continued growth within our Commercial Real Estate group, we are seeking a Partner (7+ year call) with an established practice and demonstrated experience advising on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to join one of Vancouver’s leading commercial real estate teams and continue growing a strong practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Our Commercial Real Estate group is consistently recognized as one of the leading practices in British Columbia and has been repeatedly named on Business in Vancouver’s list of the “Biggest Real Estate Deals in BC” for 19 consecutive years. We act for a broad range of clients across the real estate industry, including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, institutional clients, public and private sector organizations, not-for-profits, and First Nations and their economic development corporations on some of the province’s most significant and high-profile transactions and development projects.

We are known for our practical, business-oriented approach and our ability to support clients through all stages of complex commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, development, and large-scale mixed-use projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior commercial real estate lawyer looking to continue building and growing their practice alongside a well-established and highly regarded team in the Vancouver market. You will work closely with sophisticated clients on a broad range of commercial real estate matters across multiple asset classes and industries, while also contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice group.

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

commercial leasing for both landlords and tenants;

drafting and negotiating partnership, co-ownership, and joint venture agreements;

drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements;

advising on financing arrangements for a variety of investment and development projects;

Land Title Office filings, including subdivision and strata plan filings;

advising on commercial real estate development matters, including municipal and servicing agreements;

conducting due diligence reviews, analysis, reporting, and risk assessment; and

structuring real estate acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions.

The successful candidate will also bring:

an established client base and demonstrated business development experience;

strong technical, drafting, and negotiation skills;

sound business judgment and a practical, client-focused approach;

the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment; and

a demonstrated ability to support the growth and development of associates through active mentorship, training, and the delegation of meaningful client work and transaction experience;

Compensation 

Compensation for this role is expected to be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, established practice, client base, and overall strategic fit within the firm.

How to Apply

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Clark Wilson LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are fundamental to our culture—we don’t just celebrate them, we rely on them to drive innovation, foster belonging, and grow together.

To learn more about what it’s like to work at Clark Wilson, visit our Careers page. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.