The team at Dentons Vancouver is seeking a mid-level commercial litigator to join our Litigation and Disputes Resolution (LDR) team.

Dentons’ LDR group services all manner of corporate, commercial and regulatory disputes and is led by some of the most well-respected practitioners in the country. Our leadership team is an energetic and engaged group of partners seeking a confident mid-level associate to play a key role in the group’s commercial disputes practice.

The Opportunity

As a member of the LDR group, you will have the opportunity to work on matters spanning the life-cycle of litigation: dispute-oriented advice on live commercial matters, negotiations, mediations, trial work, and arbitration.

Clients rely on Dentons’ LDR team to handle their most high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they arise. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team of collaborative lawyers who are passionate about their work. We foster an environment where associates are encouraged to pursue growth opportunities and take ownership of significant matters for global clients, all while benefitting from a supportive and collaborative culture. With over 700 litigators worldwide, we offer exceptional depth when it comes to meeting our clients’ needs and developing the next generation of leaders.

Our office operates in the spirit of our local Vancouver roots, valuing close connections with our colleagues and fostering a team-oriented atmosphere where mentoring and innovation is a priority. Within the LDR group, we believe this culture offers the best of both worlds: the close-knit environment of a boutique litigation firm combined with the resources and infrastructure of a global platform.

Your Role

We seek entrepreneurial and collaborative litigators with at least 4 years of experience in commercial litigation to join our LDR team. The successful candidate will have mastered the art of junioring and be able to demonstrate the practice management and substantive legal skills necessary to take a lead role on significant matters. This includes an ability to think analytically, creatively and practically, the desire to learn from leading practitioners and an appetite and aptitude for facing challenges. An interest in learning the skills to develop and run one’s own practice with guidance and support is essential.

We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in commercial litigation and who excel in a team environment while also demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work independently. Experience with complex commercial litigation including shareholder disputes, oppression proceedings, plans of arrangement, contested transactions, securities litigation and contractual disputes will be considered an asset.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to Wendy Woloshyn, Director of Talent (Vancouver) at wendy.woloshyn@dentons.com with an email titled “Vancouver Litigation Associate.”

The expected salary range for this role is $160,000 - $225,000. At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and support the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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*We thank all applicants who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that ID&E is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to ID&E, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com .