Job Description

Associate Lawyer / Junior Partner (Calgary Expansion)

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid / Flexible)
Type: Full-Time

Leap Recruitment Partners is proud to represent an innovative, high-growth legal firm as they strategically expand their footprint into the Calgary market. We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial legal professional to serve as a foundational member of their local presence.

The Opportunity

This is a distinctive career move for a lawyer who feels restricted by the traditional firm hierarchy and craves the autonomy of a solo practice without the associated overhead risks. Our client is an established, forward-thinking firm providing the "best of both worlds": the financial stability and administrative infrastructure of a successful organization, paired with the freedom to spearhead a new regional office. You will step into an immediate workflow of existing files while simultaneously being empowered to cultivate your own book of business and eventually scale a team around you.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Accelerated Launch: Gain immediate access to active files and firm-referred matters—no need to start from scratch.

• Exceptional Earning Potential: A competitive base salary is paired with a transparent compensation structure tied directly to your billings and business development.

• Path to Ownership: A clearly defined trajectory toward equity partnership based on self-generated revenue.

• Strategic Autonomy: Lead the firm's brand entry into the Calgary market and influence the long-term direction of the local office.

• Robust Support: Benefit from regular mentorship and on-site collaboration with senior partners committed to your success in Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent File Management: Oversee a diverse caseload from initial client intake through to final resolution or litigation.

• Market Development: Act as the face of the firm in Calgary, building a local reputation and a sustainable referral network.

• Strategic Growth: Collaborate on business development initiatives to expand the firm’s regional client base.

• Office Leadership: Work alongside visiting partners to establish operational norms and eventually hire and mentor support staff or junior associates.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is specifically designed for a commercially minded legal professional who is:

• Experienced: Generally between 3 to 7 years of call, though we remain flexible for candidates with a proven track record of independence.

• Entrepreneurial: You possess the "hunter" mindset required to build a practice and the "builder" mindset required to establish an office.

• Technically Proficient: Highly comfortable managing files autonomously with minimal oversight.

• Growth-Oriented: You are looking for more than just a salary; you want a stake in what you build and a clear path to partnership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $160,000, adjusted based on the depth of your experience.

• Incentive Structure: A highly lucrative percentage of billings, with enhanced bonuses for self-generated files.

• Partnership Track: Eligibility for equity partnership is typically considered once self-generated revenue accounts for approximately 50–60% of your practice.

• Environment: Initial operations will be based in a modern shared workspace in Calgary, with plans for a dedicated firm office as the local team grows.
  
  

At Leap we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. That means all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Leap will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Leap encourages applicants of all ages.