Associate General Counsel

Associate Counsel Opportunity- Join Sita Law Group Are you an experienced lawyer looking for the opportunity to build and operate your own practice while being supported by an established, collaborative law firm? Sitka Law Group is seeking an Associate Counsel to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who has developed their own practice, while benefiting from the support, resources, and reputation of a high-performing law firm. We are open to candidates with a strong general solicitor practice. The successful candidate will have the experience and confidence to independently manage their files and client relationships, while contributing to Sitka’s collaborative approach to legal services. About Sitka Law Group Sitka Law Group is a high-performing law firm comprised of lawyers and legal support professionals who are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. Our core values are centred on Service, Integrity, and Community. We believe clients are best served through collaboration. Rather than operating in silos, our lawyers and support professionals work together to provide thoughtful, strategic, and client-focused legal solutions. We take pride in creating a positive, professional, and supportive environment where lawyers can do their best work while maintaining the autonomy and independence needed to serve their clients effectively. The Opportunity As Associate Counsel, you will: Maintain and grow your own legal practice while being supported by Sitka’s established brand and infrastructure. Manage your own client relationships, files, and practice responsibilities. Collaborate with Sitka lawyers and legal support professionals when appropriate. Benefit from a professional office environment, administrative support, and a team-oriented culture. Contribute to a firm that values exceptional client service and long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will: Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia. Have an established practice. Have experience in general solicitor work. Be confident managing files independently with minimal supervision. Possess strong client service skills and excellent interpersonal abilities. Have an entrepreneurial and business-minded approach to their practice. Value collaboration and contributing positively to a professional team environment. We are seeking a lawyer who can hit the ground running and bring experience, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional service to our firm. Why Sitka? At Sitka, we pride ourselves on attracting talented professionals who share our commitment to clients, community, and excellence in legal service. Consistently recognized as one of Victoria’s leading law firms, Sitka has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, trusted legal advice, and a collaborative approach to helping clients achieve their goals. As Associate Counsel, you will have the opportunity to practice law with flexibility and independence while benefiting from the support, resources, and reputation of an established and highly regarded firm. You will join a team of supportive lawyers and legal professionals in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, where we value collaboration, continuous improvement and building long-term relationships with our clients and community. Want to learn more about Sitka? Visit https://sitkalaw.ca/ or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Ready to talk to us? Submit your application, in confidence, including a cover letter and resume to: Gurpreet Randhawa at [email protected]

The Associate Counsel will maintain and grow their own legal practice while utilizing the firm's brand and infrastructure. They are responsible for managing client relationships and files independently while collaborating with other legal professionals.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia and possess an established general solicitor practice. Strong independent file management skills and an entrepreneurial approach to legal practice are required.

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• General Solicitor Practice
• Client Relationship Management
• File Management
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Interpersonal Skills
• Legal Strategy
• Client Service

• Legal
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available