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Capital Markets / M&A Associate Lawyer - Vancouver Office

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

$165,000–$205,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The associate will advise a diverse client base on public and private financings, M&A transactions, and corporate governance matters. They will also be responsible for drafting and negotiating transaction documents and ensuring compliance with securities regulations.

Job details

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting. CAPITAL MARKETS/ M&A ASSOCIATE LAWYER VANCOUVER OFFICE (4-6 Years Call) We are looking for a skilled lawyer to join our Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Vancouver. In this role you will advise a diverse client base on public and private financings, M&A deals, corporate governance, securities regulation and ongoing commercial matters. Our ideal candidate will have: * 4–6 years of experience in securities, corporate finance, M&A and general corporate/commercial law; * Sound judgment paired along with a meticulous eye for detail; * Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine dedication to client service; * The capacity to juggle multiple files, shifting priorities and tight deadlines; * Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, prospectuses and continuous disclosure filings; * Working knowledge of TSX, TSX Venture Exchange and CSE requirements and Canadian securities regulation; and * A keen interest in building lasting client relationships and growing a practice. At Fasken, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and opportunities for advancement. We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request for eligible candidates. Compensation: the typical salary range for this position is $165,000-$205,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on year of call and location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity. Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application to Pamela Cyr through the Fasken Careers Page [https://www.fasken.com/en/careers/lawyersandagents#sort=%40fdate79734%20descending&f:_23ECE3B9-D20F-4CFF-ADF5-1B97196071B5=%5BLawyers%20and%20Agents%5D]. Please include a one page cover letter, two page resume, and a copy of law school and undergraduate transcripts. A practice synopsis would also be appreciated. Pamela Cyr Senior Director, Legal Talent Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP 2900 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3 Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 4–6 years of experience in securities, corporate finance, and M&A law. Applicants are expected to possess strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a working knowledge of Canadian securities exchange requirements.