Law​/Legal Associate, Lawyer

About Us

Pape Salter Teillet LLP (PST) is a boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Our nationwide practice addresses complex constitutional and administrative law issues, including litigation of historic and modern treaty matters and high-level negotiations.

We are seeking a bilingual junior to mid‑level associate to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful litigation and participate in high‑level negotiations that shape Indigenous governance and rights across Canada.

• Licensed and called to the bar in both Quebec and Ontario (or another common law province).
• Both common and civil law degrees (e.g., JD/LLB and BCL or equivalent).
• Bilingual in French and English, with strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• 2-5 years of experience with demonstrated interest and practical exposure to litigation and negotiation work.
• Demonstrated interest or knowledge of Aboriginal and constitutional law, and a commitment to building a practice focused on Indigenous governance.

$115,000 – $165,000/year, commensurate with experience, plus performance‑based bonus tied to billings.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcripts to  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications may be screened using AI‑assisted tools.

PST is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Pape Salter Teillet LLP is a law firm with office in Toronto and Vancouver. For over 45 years, we have been working with Canada’s Indigenous peoples to secure a constitutional and legal space that protects their lands, identities, cultures, economies and self‑government. Our firm works exclusively for Indigenous peoples—we do not do work for private industry or non‑Indigenous governments.