Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.
The Role
We are seeking a strategic and people-centered Head of Human Resources to lead our HR function across all offices—Calgary, Yellowknife, Vancouver, and Kelowna. The preferred location for this role is our Vancouver office. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who can be the trusted face of HR for staff while driving the firm’s strategic HR roadmap forward. The Director of Human Resources reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the Managing Partner in conjunction with the firm Executive Committee. The Director of Human Resources is responsible for all aspects of support staff recruitment, onboarding, compensation, retention, performance management, termination, communication, learning and development, payroll, benefits, annual operating budgets along with health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a visible, approachable, and trusted leader for all HR-related matters across the
Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented HR team, ensuring consistent support and service delivery across all office locations.
Ensure that the annual salary increase budget is allocated in an objective and fair
Prepare and manage the annual HR budget in alignment with firm
Present clear, data-driven HR reports and presentations to the Executive
Execute the firm’s strategic HR initiatives, including talent acquisition, performance management, DEI, and employee engagement.
Partner with firm leadership to align HR strategies with business
Develop and manage business cases, SMART objectives, and workforce planning
Evaluate and respond to resource requests with a balanced, data-informed approach, supportive yet fiscally responsible.
Oversee HR operations, including compliance, benefits, and employee
Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are a people person and have no problems ‘walking the floors’.
You are well versed and can ‘walk the walk’ and ‘talk the talk’ on all HR day-to-day operations, payroll and benefits administration.
You are ethical and You uphold the highest standards of integrity and
You respect employee privacy, handle sensitive information with discrethion, and
build trust across all levels of the
You love strategic planning (perhaps even chess or pickleball) and look forward to regular strategic HR brainstorming sessions with the COO.
You are comfortable with spreadsheets, KPI's, data, models and business You put the 'SMART' in objectives.
Confident decision-maker who can diplomatically say “no” when necessary to protect firm priorities and resources.
You take pride in meeting deadlines, and you are known as a hard
You embody continuous improvement in anything you do (e.g. process improvement, user experience).
Not Necessarily Required
A relevant degree or master’s in human resources or business .
Designation such as Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Executive Coach, Lean/Six Sigma.
Will also consider HR leaders from outside of legal or professional
Salary Range
The starting annual salary for this role is between $150,000 - $200,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise. In addition, this position may qualify for year-end bonus consideration based on completion of annual performance objectives.
Benefits
Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D
Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
Paid Parental Leave top up
Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field
Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
Awards: long term service and bonus vacation awards
To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit your resume and cover letter to Derrick Li (Chief Operating Officer) at dli@lawsonlundell.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
