<p>Senior Commercial Lending Specialist</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to management, the Senior Commercial Lending Specialist delivers a full range of commercial lending services to business members. This includes processing and approving applications within authorized limits for commercial loans, mortgages, lines of credit, and construction financing. The role involves financial analysis, underwriting, risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, and a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and member service.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is ideal for someone who brings credit union experience, strong underwriting expertise, and a passion for helping businesses thrive.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Member & Lending Services</p><ul><li>Conduct interviews with commercial and small business members to determine lending needs and complete loan applications.</li><li>Process applications for commercial loans, builders’ mortgages, lines of credit, and small business lending by reviewing financial statements, credit reports, appraisals, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare loan documentation such as guarantees, promissory notes, security documents, and commitment letters; ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Set up and maintain commercial loan files, ensuring accurate coding, classifications, payment schedules, and system entries.</li></ul><p>Underwriting & Risk Management</p><ul><li>Perform detailed financial analysis, assess risk ratings, evaluate collateral, and make recommendations within established lending limits.</li><li>Review commercial financial statements, cash flow, receivables, and net worth calculations to determine creditworthiness.</li><li>Track and manage renewals, mid-term adjustments, insurance requirements, and security registrations.</li><li>Monitor expiring financial statements, lien searches, PPSA registrations, and property valuations.</li></ul><p>Construction & Mortgage Administration</p><ul><li>Oversee construction mortgages, including site inspections, draw calculations, progress disbursements, and securing proper documentation.</li><li>Prepare payout statements, calculate penalties, and coordinate mortgage discharges with legal teams.</li></ul><p>Portfolio Support & Reporting</p><ul><li>Compile data for month-end reporting, loan renewals, disbursements, appraisals, insurance, and letters of credit.</li><li>Maintain Letters of Credit documentation, process holds/freezes, and manage system updates.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the lending manager, contribute to delinquency monitoring, and coordinate with legal counsel and bailiffs when required.</li></ul><p>Member Service & Team Collaboration</p><ul><li>Respond to member inquiries regarding commercial lending products, criteria, and loan terms.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues with existing commercial accounts and coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to lending staff on lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Attorney / Lawyer (Employment Law & Litigation)</p><p>About the Opportunity: Join a dynamic general litigation boutique firm known for its open-door culture and collaborative team environment. Our practice covers a broad spectrum of legal areas, with particular emphasis on civil litigation, labor and employment law, human rights, Aboriginal law, and corporate governance. We represent a variety of clients, including indigenous police service boards and other employers, handling a range of complex legal matters.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Advise and represent employer clients, including police service boards and other organizations, focusing on employment law issues such as grievances, complaints, termination, severance packages, and WSIB/back-to-work matters.</li><li>Participate in collective bargaining, handle human rights complaints, and lead or support workplace investigations.</li><li>Manage disclosure reviews, attend and prepare for board meetings and examinations, and handle related litigation matters.</li><li>Support indigenous police service boards with labor, employment, and governance issues.</li><li>Carry additional civil and administrative law files as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Paralegal – General Litigation</p><p>About the Firm:</p><p> Join a general litigation boutique serving diverse clients in areas including civil litigation, labor and employment law, human rights, Aboriginal law, and corporate oversight. Our team values collaboration, professional development, and providing high-quality legal services across a varied practice.</p><p>Position Summary:</p><p> We are seeking a motivated Paralegal to work closely with our legal team. This role centers on legal research, document drafting, client support, and case management. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent research and writing abilities and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-practice environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Draft, prepare, and revise legal documents including pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, briefs, and contracts.</li><li>Conduct legal research and summarize findings in memos or briefs for lawyer review.</li><li>Organize, manage, and maintain case files to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare materials for hearings, trials, mediations, and discoveries.</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding scheduling and document requests.</li><li>Gather, review, and organize evidence, exhibits, and supporting documentation.</li><li>File documents with courts and tribunals both electronically and in-person, ensuring compliance with all rules and deadlines.</li><li>Support lawyers with a range of administrative tasks such as routine correspondence, preparing checklists, and managing file openings/closings.</li><li>Conduct due diligence, background checks, and searches as relevant to cases.</li><li>Liaise with experts, service providers, and witnesses as needed.</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and compliance with firm policies and regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Associate Lawyer – Plaintiff-Side Employment Law (Remote/Ontario)</p><p>Location: Remote within Ontario</p><p> Practice Focus: Plaintiff-Side Employment Law</p><p> Firm Type: Tech-forward, automation-based firm utilizing modern legal tools (e.g., LexisNexis AI); dedicated support staff.</p><p>About the Firm</p><p> Our Ontario-based plaintiff-side employment law practice is dedicated to efficient, client-centric service delivery. Leveraging legal tech and advanced automation—including LexisNexis AI—and a robust support team, we empower our lawyers to focus on advocacy and legal work, not administrative tasks.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Independently manage plaintiff-side employment law files from intake to resolution, including:</li><li>Conducting client intake and providing legal advice</li><li>Drafting pleadings, demand letters, and settlement proposals</li><li>Handling negotiations, mediations, and hearings as applicable</li><li>Utilize firm technology (including LexisNexis AI, automated platforms) for legal research, drafting, and workflow management</li><li>Collaborate with support staff for administrative matters, scheduling, and file organization</li><li>Maintain a target of 5 billable hours per workday</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities (as needed):</p><ul><li>Assist with basic estate planning (simple wills, powers of attorney)</li><li>Support general litigation, including personal injury casework</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a leading independent investment firm, is seeking an experienced <strong>M& A Law Clerk</strong> to join their Vancouver office on an <strong>18-month contract with strong potential for permanent role</strong>. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex corporate and transactional matters in a fast-paced, professional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex corporate transactions, from initial counsel instructions through to completion of post-closing filings</li><li>Execute corporate and securities name searches, and assist with share/asset purchase and sale transactions as well as reorganizations</li><li>Prepare documents for British Columbia and Federal entities, including incorporations, organizations, continuances, amendments, amalgamations, and dissolutions</li><li>Prepare and file extra-provincial registrations, business names, and required corporate updates</li><li>Maintain both electronic and physical corporate records, including supporting the onboarding and maintenance of an electronic corporate database</li><li>Perform administrative and related duties as assigned, and assist colleagues when needed</li><li>Respond to internal and external requests for information and documentation, providing general legal support services</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the firm’s business objectives</li></ul>
<p><strong>We are partnering with an excellent organization looking to add an Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (70-75K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3/4 weeks vacation + 12 personal days</p><p>-Hybrid work model (1 day on site)</p><p>-Great culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Ensure full compliance with the firm’s system, maintaining client files so that they are current, accurately documented, regularly closed, and properly coordinated for off-site storage with office clerks.</p><p>• Oversee billing and collections, including preparation of pre-bills, monthly invoice coordination, ongoing review of work-in-progress and aged accounts receivable, and proactive follow-up on outstanding payments.</p><p>• Support lawyer billing by verifying the accuracy of time entries and related details before approval, and entering lawyers’ time records when required.</p><p>• Manage all incoming and outgoing communications (telephone, email, mail), and process courier shipments to guarantee timely, professional delivery of documents and correspondence.</p><p>• Maintain systematic, organized filing—both paper and electronic—in line with firm protocols.</p><p>• Coordinate administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing supporting materials, updating calendars, and processing expense claims.</p><p>• Facilitate conflict searches and assist with file openings by gathering client identification and deposit information, preparing retainer agreements, and acquiring necessary signatures.</p><p>• Administer trust account duties including cheque requisition, payment information collection, and preparation and review of trust statements.</p><p>• Perform general assistant responsibilities such as document scanning and providing day-to-day administrative support to lawyers.</p>
<p><strong>Let's Talk About a Better Fit.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s be honest: finding a truly better law firm fit in Vancouver is tough when you're already swamped with billable hours.</p><p>At Robert Half Legal, we simplify the process. We’re not just trying to fill one specific job opening; we're constantly running a confidential search for Associates (2+ years post-call) who feel they're ready for the next level—whether that means a better firm culture, clearer partnership path, or simply better compensation.</p><p>We work directly with the Partners and Managing Directors at dozens of firms—from small, high-growth boutiques to major national offices. If there's an excellent, unadvertised opportunity out there that fits your goals, we know about it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where We Are Seeing Openings</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking solid Associates across all major areas. If you have 2+ years of experience running files in any of these groups, we should talk:</p><ul><li>Corporate & Commercial: M& A, Private Transactions, Securities, and General Business Law.</li><li>Commercial Litigation: Defence, Insurance, Construction, and Dispute Resolution.</li><li>Real Estate: High-level Commercial Real Estate, Development, and Finance.</li><li>Labour & Employment: Advisory and Litigation.</li><li>Specialty Areas: Technology, Intellectual Property, and Family/Estates.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Benefits Help Desk Representative to serve as the primary point of contact for members seeking information and assistance with the group insurance program. This role blends customer service, insurance program knowledge, claims interpretation, and departmental administrative support to deliver best-in-class member experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Respond to member inquiries on insurance program details, including benefits, timeframes, processes, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Address specific questions regarding claims status, payments, eligibility, and dependents, clarifying concerns and facilitating resolution with the claims adjudicator, service providers, and management.</li><li>Triage inquiries, provide program information from websites and brochures, and offer solutions to member problems.</li><li>Log and track all member interactions to ensure timely resolution and thorough documentation.</li><li>Liaise with Benefits staff and escalate complex cases to senior team members or management as needed.</li><li>Obtain and confirm provider information for claims adjudication by communicating with members, dental offices, hospitals, and benefit practitioners.</li><li>Answer general inquiries received via the call center within your area of expertise.</li><li>Support administrative tasks within the department, including organizing claims, processing medical referrals, managing disability information, and assisting during program renewal periods.</li><li>Help with outgoing benefit mailings, check distribution, member packages, and maintenance of legal documentation like Powers of Attorney and Authorization Letters.</li><li>Monitor and alert management about emerging trends or concerns to continually improve member service standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are a dedicated service professional with insurance and benefits experience, we invite you to apply and help us deliver excellence to our insured members. This position is exclusively through Robert Half.</p>
<p>Ready for a new permanent Legal Administrative Assistant role where you will make a direct impact? Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly respected long-standing Western Canadian law firm to find a talented LAA to join their Litigation team in Vancouver.</p><p>This is a confidential search for our client one of the leaders in the local legal market for over a century known for their focus on excellence and integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>You will primarily support two Lawyers in a busy Litigation practice with a focus on commercial litigation, health and environmental law matter.</p><p>Your core responsibilities will be essential to keeping the practice running smoothly. managing day to day workflow scheduling trials BF management expenses prebills drafting documents letters notices of application running conflict searches and managing files from start to finish.</p><p>This is a permanent position and an excellent chance to establish yourself with a prestigious firm. The previous incumbent is transitioning to a different desk upon their return.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
