Managing Lawyer – Build

Managing Lawyer for Virtual Law Firm Needed

Build. Grow. Thrive. Lead the Future of Legal Practice in Managing Lawyer Role Leading in Family Law, Estate Litigation, Estates, and Corporate Law

Compensation:
Profit Share + Equity

Start Date:
Immediate

About V-Law

V-Law is Canada's pioneering full-service virtual back office for lawyers, eliminating the administrative burden that holds solo and small firm lawyers back. We're not just another legal tech platform—we provide comprehensive done-for-you services including:

• Full operational support for a smooth practice
• Flexible hours and freedom to practice your way
• Guidance and compliance management for trust accounts
• Access to legal assistant and admin support when needed
• Access to automation and tech specialist to simplify pracctice
• Complete bookkeeping & trust accounting (Law Society compliant)
• Co-branded marketing and business development support
• Mentorship network and professional community
• Be part of the future of legal practice and provide broader access to legal services

Our lawyers retain 70% of their revenue
(vs. 57% in traditional firms) while we handle everything except the legal work itself.

Backed by:
Clio (Practice Management Partner) | Microsoft (Technology Partner) | UBC Faculty of Law (Knowledge Partner)

The Opportunity: Build Something Extraordinary

We're looking for a visionary Managing Lawyer to lead V-Law's growth from foundation to scale. This isn't traditional firm management—this is building the future of legal practice in British Columbia. Ideally, you're highly skilled in Family Law, Estate Litigation, Estates, or Corporate Law.

You'll be responsible for:

• Law Society Compliance:
  Liaising with the Law Society and managing all audit requirements
• Financial Oversight:
  Overseeing trust and operating accounts with the accountant/bookkeeper
• Strategic Leadership:
  Setting the vision, direction, and priorities for V-Law's growth
• Lawyer Recruitment:
  Bringing in and onboarding strong, value-aligned associates
• Practice Development:
  Building your own book while driving firm-wide revenue
• Operational Excellence:
  Designing, improving, and scaling processes and systems
• Culture Building:
  Creating a collaborative, innovative environment that attracts top talent
• Business Development:
  Generating new clients through your network and professional presence

This role offers:

• Significant upside potential
  through performance-based compensation
• Equity opportunity
  in V-Law of Canada Inc.
• Autonomy
  to shape firm strategy and culture
• Resources
  of a well-funded organization with proven systems
• Impact
  on transforming legal practice across Canada

Who You Are: The Must-Haves
Non-Negotiable Requirements:

Tech-Savvy Professional

• Comfortable with legal practice management software, AI tools, and virtual collaboration platforms
• Able to learn new systems quickly and help others adopt technology
• Embraces technology as a practice enabler, not an obstacle
• Confident navigating video conferencing, cloud-based systems, and digital workflows

Small/Mid-Sized Firm Experience

• Background in firms with 2-20 lawyers where you wore multiple hats
• Direct experience with process improvement and operational efficiency
• Understands that operations, business development, AND legal work all matter
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building systems from scratch

Business Development Excellence

• Currently hitting a growth ceiling and ready to scale beyond current capacity
• Proven track record of client origination and relationship management
• Natural networker who generates referrals and repeat business
• Able to teach others your business development strategies

Builder Mentality

• Questions the status quo and continuously seeks improvement
• Embraces an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset
• Willing to share knowledge and elevate those around you
• Has skin in the game
  and benefits from the firm's success

Ideal Candidate Profile

Professional Background:

• 5-15 years of practice experience (though exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered)
• Licensed in one of the three: BC, ON or AB
• Experience in general practice or high-demand areas (family, real estate, wills & estates, corporate, etc.)
• Track record of managing cases, clients, and contributing to firm growth
• Existing book of business with $120K-$150K annual billings
• At a growth inflection point
  where current capacity is capping potential

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative leader
  who builds teams, not empires
• Process-oriented
  with an eye for efficiency and scalability
• Client-focused
  with excellent communication skills
• Adaptable
  in a fast-changing environment
• Mission-driven
  about transforming access to legal services

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience scaling a small firm or practice area
• Track record of mentoring junior lawyers or articling students
• Strong presence in legal community with established network
• Passion for legal innovation and virtual practice models
• Understanding of modern marketing and client acquisition

Compensation: Aligned for Success

We believe in rewarding performance and aligning incentives. Your compensation grows as the firm grows.

Our compensation structure includes:

• Performance-based revenue share tied to firm growth
• Retain 70% of your personal practice billings (standard V-Law rate)
• Milestone-based bonuses for recruitment and firm development
• Long-term equity opportunities for exceptional performance
• Equity

What This Means:
Your total compensation will significantly exceed your current solo practice earnings while eliminating administrative burden. As the firm scales, your revenue share increases proportionally—aligning your success with firm success.

Growth Trajectory:
Successful managing lawyers in similar virtual firm models see total compensation growth of 40-60% within 18-24 months as they leverage our infrastructure to scale beyond solo capacity limits.

Additional Benefits:

• Profit-sharing program
  after 24 months ( I think they should be able to start profit sharing right away when they bring new lawyers under them)
• Professional development
  budget for conferences, training, and certifications
• Flexible schedule
• practice wherever, whenever, however you want
• No overhead costs
• we handle all admin, tech, and office expenses
• Done-for-you services
• dedicated assistant, accounting, marketing support

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days:

• Onboard seamlessly into V-Law systems and culture
• Develop recruiting strategy and begin lawyer outreach
• Establish operational processes and quality standards
• Generate $35K-$40K in personal billings

Year 1 Goals:

• Recruit and onboard 3-5 high-quality associate lawyers
• Establish V-Law as a recognized brand in legal community
• Achieve $500K-$750K in total firm revenue
• Build sustainable client acquisition systems
• Scale personal practice to $180K+ in billings

Long-Term Vision (Years 2-3):

• Grow to 10-15 lawyers under your leadership
• Establish V-Law the province's premier virtual law firm
• Mentor and develop future firm leaders
• Achieve $1.5M-$2M+ annual firm revenue
• Build leadership team to support continued expansion

Why Join V-Law Now?

Proven Model:
We've successfully launched and tested our approach with founding lawyers

• We may not want to promise specific targets yet, but we
  do have a strong system in place
  .
• We also want to add Our team includes tech and AI automation specialists, operations experts, admin support, legal assistants, accountants, and bookkeeping professionals to handle back-office setup—so lawyers can focus on practicing law, not admin work."

Strong Backing:
Partnership with Clio, UBC Law knowledge partner, provides credibility and resources

First-Mover Advantage:
Be the architect of that province's legal practice transformation

Significant Upside:
Your compensation grows directly with firm success

Real Autonomy:
Shape firm culture, strategy, and direction with executive team support

Modern Infrastructure:
AI-powered back office, not outdated systems

Mission-Driven:
Improve access to justice while building a thriving practice

Strong mentors and advisors

Ready to Lead the Future of Law?

If you're a proven lawyer-leader ready to build something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

Application Process:

1. Initial Conversation:
   30-minute video call to discuss your vision and experience
2. Strategic Discussion:
   Meet with V-Law founders to explore fit and opportunity
3. Business Plan Presentation:
   Share your vision for V-Law's growth
4. Final Decision:
   Mutual assessment and offer negotiation

To Apply:

• Send your resume and a brief note (max 500 words) on why you're the right person to lead V-Law
• Or book a confidential exploratory call: []
• Connect on LinkedIn and message us directly

Application Deadline:
Rolling basis until filled (priority given to early applicants)

About V-Law of Canada Inc.

V-Law is Canada's first full-service virtual back office for lawyers, founded by legal and business professionals with 40+ combined years of experience. Our mission is to eliminate the administrative burden that prevents talented lawyers from reaching their full potential.

We're building the future of legal practice—one where lawyers focus on law, clients receive excellent service, and technology handles everything else.