Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory Associate

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in environmental, Indigenous, or regulatory law
  • Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and territorial regulatory frameworks
  • Experience with environmental assessments and permitting processes
  • Familiarity with ESG initiatives and risk management strategies
  • Knowledge of Indigenous rights and consultation obligations

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on environmental, regulatory, and Indigenous law issues
  • Conduct environmental assessments and manage permitting processes
  • Assist in navigating complex legal frameworks related to industrial developments
  • Develop client relationships and provide ongoing practical guidance
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across offices and sectors

Benefits

  • Supportive and diverse team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Cross-office collaboration on various legal projects
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and complex cases
  • Insight into key industry sectors across Canada
Full Job Description
Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is seeking an Associate with two to five years of relevant experience to join our top-ranked Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory group in the Vancouver office.

As a leading Canadian business law firm, Blakes advises on the full spectrum of environmental, regulatory and Indigenous law issues that shape energy, infrastructure, mining, natural resource and other industrial developments across Canada. Drawing on extensive experience with environmental assessments, permitting and approvals, regulatory compliance, risk management, ESG initiatives and disputes, the group helps clients navigate complex federal, provincial and territorial regulatory regimes while advancing commercial objectives and minimizing legal risk. Our team also provides ongoing practical guidance on Indigenous rights, consultation and accommodation obligations, UNDRIP, treaty and governance issues, relationship development, impact and benefit agreements, regulatory processes and Indigenous equity participation.

Our team includes specialists with experience and insight into every key industry sector in Canada. We promote cross-office collaboration and foster a multidisciplinary approach to tailor our legal advice to align with our clients' business objectives. Our team also regularly works alongside U.S. and international law firms and advisors, assisting clients with complex legal issues that are specific to Canadian operations or international in scope and extend into Canada.

We are interested in an individual who has experience and skills in these areas and is looking for more responsibility and opportunities to develop their practice in a supportive and diverse team environment.

For more information on the Blakes Environmental, Indigenous and Regulatory group, please visit www.blakes.com .

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