About The Opportunity

Owing to McInnes Cooper's growth strategy, we are currently seeking an Associate to join our Halifax, Nova Scotia office to support our Land Titles Initiative (LTI) team within McInnes Cooper. As a Land Titles lawyer, you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful support to the historic African Nova Scotia community. Working directly within this community, the lawyer will work directly with clients, understand their needs, and provide them with the legal support needed, which will be in the areas of estate, property and administrative law. Travel within the Land Titles Initiative catchment areas of the historic African Nova Scotian communities is required.

About You

The ideal candidate is exceptionally client-focused and an effective communicator. With a strength in efficiency and time management, you will be responsible for managing your own files, while working alongside other LTI team members. You will have a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience in your legal career with Estates, Real Property, and/or Litigation as an asset. The successful candidate must also have strong analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

This opportunity is designated exclusively for applicants who identify as Black/African Nova Scotian. We strongly encourage those from a historical African Nova Scotian community to apply. This is in line with our commitment to advancing equity and justice for African Nova Scotians, especially through the work of the Land Titles Initiative.

To be considered for this position, you must self-identify as African/Black Nova Scotian during the application process.

Working With Us

McInnes Cooper believes work experience is correlated with rewarding life experiences. McInnes Cooper provides rewarding experiences focused on personal and professional development through inclusive and positive interactions with colleagues, mentorship from experienced legal and business professionals, exposure to a variety of interesting clients, and opportunities to engage with our communities through unique volunteerism and pro bono work.

McInnes Cooper recognizes the integration of work and life and offer a number of benefits and perks to support their members, such as flexible work arrangements, professional development and conference opportunities, industry leading group benefits program, wellness financial support, interest-free student loan program and much more.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Melissa Dean at [email protected].