Lateral Partner – Capital Markets & Mining

An appointment at partner level in this practice turns on the portability of the practice, far more than on any headline figure.

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a lateral partner to join its highly regarded Capital Markets & Mining practice in Vancouver. The role is open to associates, junior partners, and senior partners, though the firm is particularly interested in senior partners, ideally with an established team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a partner to join a dynamic and growing practice with significant client exposure. The firm offers a clear pathway to partnership, with the potential to join as an Income Partner on a fixed compensation structure for 1–2 years, with fast-track advancement to Equity Partner based on performance.

The ideal candidate will have a portable book of business of approximately CAD $800k–$1M, though the firm is flexible for smaller books of business if they are accompanied by high-quality clients and strong growth potential. The firm is also open to senior candidates (50+) seeking a "last move" and is interested in candidates with a Quebec practice or client base.

• Portable book of business of ~CAD $800k–$1M (flexible for high-quality clients and growth potential)
• Experience in capital markets and mining law
• Senior partner preferred, ideally with a team; open to associates and junior partners
• Open to senior candidates (50+) seeking a long-term move
• Quebec practice or client base is of interest

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is usually still worth talking — partner briefs move with the candidate.