Junior Litigation Counsel

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Vancouver, BC, CAN
In-Office
110K-120K Annually
Junior
Real Estate • Hospitality • Industrial
The Role
Manage a diverse litigation portfolio from pre-litigation to resolution, supervise external counsel, develop litigation strategies, draft pleadings and settlement documents, and advise on commercial leasing and landlord-tenant disputes while supporting corporate legal matters.
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Job Description:

Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is a key addition to Onni's in-house litigation practice. You will take ownership of a diverse litigation portfolio, managing matters from pre-litigation through to resolution across British Columbia and, as required, other jurisdictions. The role offers meaningful exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes and an opportunity to contribute directly to the legal strategy of a major real estate enterprise.

Perks:

  • Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.
  • Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
  • Annual Education Allowance
  • Generous Referral Program
  • Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
  • Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
  • Free access to a fully equipped gym
  • Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands

What You Will Do:

  • Manage civil litigation matters including construction disputes, contract claims, leasing disputes, and regulatory proceedings
  • Instruct and supervise external litigation counsel; provide strategic direction on file management, litigation budgets, and risk assessment
  • Conduct early case assessments, prepare litigation strategies, and advise internal stakeholders on exposure and recommended course of action
  • Review pleadings, draft demand letters, settlement agreements, and litigation-related correspondence
  • Advise on commercial leasing disputes, enforcement of lease provisions, and landlord-tenant matters across the portfolio
  • Support the broader legal team on transactional and general corporate matters as workload requires

What You Bring:

  • Member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia, 1-3 years post-call
  • Strong written and oral skills
  • Sound commercial judgment and ability to communicate legal risk clearly to non-legal stakeholders
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities

Assets & nice-to-haves

  • Experience with drafting and negotiating commercial leases
  • exposure to builders lien proceedings
  • knowledge of Clio case management software


Salary Range:

$110,000 - 120,000



About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.


AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.


All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.


How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.



Skills Required

  • Member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia
  • 1-3 years post-call
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Sound commercial judgment and ability to communicate legal risk to non-legal stakeholders
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities proactively
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases
  • Exposure to builders lien proceedings
  • Knowledge of Clio case management software
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The Company
859 Employees

What We Do

Onni Group is a leading innovative real estate developer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For over half a century, the company has designed, developed, built, and managed a wide variety of residential, commercial, and rental projects across North America, including major cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, focusing on creating high-quality communities for people to live, work, and play.

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