Staff Lawyer, Manager

Full-time (40hrs/week), temporary contract

Compensation: $100,000 CAD annually plus benefits

Reports to: Director of Legal Services

Location: In-office @ 1170 Bute St & 312 Main St (Vancouver); some travel required

Posting Date: November 25, 2025

About QMUNITY

QMUNITY is BC’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community hub and exists to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives through services, connection and leadership. QMUNITY operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples across British Columbia, providing services on the lands and territories of over 200 First Nations. QMUNITY's main office is located on the land of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, at 1170 Bute Street in Davie Village.

QMUNITY is committed to employment equity and prioritizes applications from underrepresented groups including trans and non-binary folk, Indigenous persons, persons of colour, and persons with disabilities. QMUNITY values the experiences and skill sets gained through non-traditional employment, including unpaid work experience, alternative or non-traditional education, community organizing and mutual aid.

About the Role

The Staff Lawyer, Manager will manage the Legal Roadshow program that will build relationships and provide legal services throughout British Columbia for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This position will deliver direct legal services in employment, human rights, and/or immigration law. This is a 1.5 year contract position with possible extension depending on funding and program needs.

Core Responsibilities

Legal Service Delivery 

• Provide legal advice, representation, and support in legal areas relevant to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community including housing, immigration, employment, family, and human rights law

• Assist clients in drafting legal forms and documents, and preparing for court or tribunal appearances

• Conduct legal research and prepare cases, including negotiations and settlements

• Representing clients before various levels of court and administrative tribunals

• Handle client intake, case management, and referrals, while maintaining strict confidentiality

• Support clients through crisis navigation and engage in harm-reduction practices as needed

• Provides legal and non-legal referrals to clients as needed

• Assist with mentorship of law students, articling students, and advocates

Legal Roadshow Program Management

• Supervise the Legal Roadshow Coordinator and support in expanding the trans ID clinic network throughout the province

• With support from the Director of Legal Services, plan and implement legal services outside of the lower mainland

Secondary Responsibilities

Community Outreach and Advocacy 

• Educate clients and the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community on legal rights and processes

• Facilitate public legal education workshops and outreach programs

• Advocate for legal reform and systemic changes affecting the community

• Engage with community groups and organizations to assess legal needs and inform QMUNITY’s leadership on emerging issues

  
  

Ideal Qualifications

• Ideally candidates would have a minimum of 2 years experience in employment, human rights, and/or immigration law 

• Experience in project or program management

Requirements:

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia

• Proven experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or marginalized communities

• Strong research, communication, and advocacy skills

• Ability to work independently

• Criminal record check

• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

• Adhere to all QMUNITY policies and procedures

• Commitment to a high standard of service and an atmosphere of respect and dignity in all aspects of the programs and services for our communities 

• Must be available to travel throughout British Columbia

What We Offer

• $100,000/ year

• Extended health and dental plan

• 5 weeks paid vacation

• Optional four Day Work Week model

• $1,000 annually wellness benefit

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and resume as one document to didi@qmunity.ca. Please indicate “Staff Lawyer, Manager – YOUR NAME” in the subject line. We will begin reviewing applications on December 10, 2025.