Top Employer: Lawson Lundell LLP

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why Lawson Lundell LLP was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

Lawson Lundell LLP maintains a charitable focus on children and youth, arts, education, health, services, and international fundraisers -- the firm also encourages employees to support causes close to their hearts by offering a paid day off to volunteer
Lawson Lundell LLP supports employee efforts to take care of their physical and mental well-being, providing five paid sick days annually as well as a mental health practitioner benefit of up to $1,500 per year
Lawson Lundell LLP provides maternity and parental leave top-up for new parents (to 100 per cent of salary for up to 17 weeks) and offers an option for employees to phase-in their return to work

Lawson Lundell LLP team members participate in the Vancouver Sun Run

Industry	Law firms
Established in Canada	1886
Major Canadian locations	Yellowknife NT, Kelowna BC, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada	454
Part-time employees in Canada	30
Average age of employees in Canada	42 years
Longest serving employee	44 years
Benefits note	Lawson Lundell LLP has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting
Long-term savings	non-matching RSP
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 70% of the premiums
Health spending account	up to $400 each year
Wellness spending account	up to $400 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $1,500 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers)	up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks
Adoption top-up	up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives	apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, mentoring, paid internships
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)

Here are some of the reasons why Lawson Lundell LLP was selected as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):

Lawson Lundell LLP continues to experience significant year-over-year growth, increasing its full-time workforce in Canada by nearly 11 per cent over the past year -- and lets everyone share in the fruits of their labour with year-end bonuses, available to all employees
Lawson Lundell LLP encourages employees to prepare for the future with retirement planning assistance and non-matching RSP contributions -- the firm also offers phased-in work options to help those nearing retirement transition

Lawson Lundell LLP employees participate in a group cooking class

Industry	Law firms
Established in Canada	1886
Major Canadian locations	Yellowknife NT, Kelowna BC, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada	454
Part-time employees in Canada	30
Full-time employee growth in the past year	10.7 %
Average age of employees in Canada	42 years
Longest serving employee	44 years
Long-term savings	non-matching RSP
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 70% of the premiums
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
In-house training initiatives	apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, mentoring, paid internships
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Performance recognition	individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), long-service awards

Lawson Lundell LLP employees enjoy a staff event

Industry	Law firms
Full-time employees in Canada	251 to 500
Major Canadian locations	Yellowknife NT, Kelowna BC, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Student opportunities	paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Typical new grad positions	Paralegal Intern, Junior Paralegal, Junior Legal Administrative Assistant, Office Services Clerk, other support roles
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job