Executive Director, Law

• Lead a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting the well-being of B.C.’s legal community
• Earn a competitive salary of $145k-$185k plus excellent benefits, professional development, and generous leave
• Make a lasting impact by fostering resilience, advocacy, and support for legal professionals across the province

The Lawyers Assistance Program of BC (LAPBC) is an independent organization serving members of the BC legal community, including lawyers, articling and law students, judges, their families, and support staff. We offer confidential counseling, peer support, and referral services to help individuals navigate personal challenges such as alcohol and drug dependence, stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. 

As legal professionals ourselves, we understand the unique problems and challenges that all legal professionals face. Our committed volunteers and staff provide confidential, compassionate, and knowledgeable help, including outreach, support and education. We are non-judgmental. We do not pre-judge or pre-assess the person. We are concerned with observations of behaviours, conduct, and consequences and we work with individuals to help them come up with solutions that work for that individual. We seek to foster collegiality among our peers and to promote health and well-being in our communities.

For more information, please visit our website: lapbc.com/

LAPBC is looking for a full-time Executive Director based in Vancouver, B.C.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization’s operations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and financial sustainability while ensuring compliance with regulatory and best practices.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Promoting and advocating for the organization within the legal and broader community
• Conducting outreach and education through presentations, workshops, conferences, and events
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Law Society and other regulatory bodies
• Developing partnerships with peer organizations across B.C., Canada, and the U.S.
• Supporting and advising the Board, ensuring effective administration, planning, and governance
• Overseeing operations, strategic planning, and execution while upholding the organization’s vision
• Leading, supervising, and building a high-performing team, including hiring, performance management, and HR functions
• Managing financial operations, including budgeting, fundraising, and ensuring sustainable funding
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices
• Representing the organization at meetings, events, and engagements across the province
• Modeling integrity, accountability, and emotional intelligence in leadership

To qualify, you will need to be a lawyer with practice experience, along with experience leading teams and managing finances, including budgeting and fundraising.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience with peer support
• Lived experience dealing with personal and professional challenges 
• Experience advising and working with boards, including administration, planning, and governance
• Strong HR and team leadership experience, including hiring, performance management, and staff development
• Willingness and ability to travel across the province

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong emotional intelligence, exceptional listening skills, and a collaborative nature to lead and inspire a team while working with various stakeholders. You are open-minded, empathetic, and demonstrate integrity and accountability in your leadership. A passion for helping others will further contribute to your success in this role.

This is a purpose-driven leadership opportunity for a compassionate and strategic professional who is committed to advocacy, education, and building strong relationships. If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $145k-$185k/yr, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended medical coverage
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
• Professional fees and insurance coverage
• CBABC and TLABC memberships
• Investment into professional development
• Travel expenses covered
• Generous leave, including four weeks of vacation plus an additional one-week closure
• A great team and collaborative work environment

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!