Closing Date: 6 January 2026

Come work with Stewart McKelvey. We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our members. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.

The Opportunity: Stewart McKelvey’s Associate Lawyer team is growing! We are currently recruiting for an Estates & Trusts Lawyer to join us in our Halifax office. Stewart McKelvey is the only STEP Employer Partner accredited law firm in Atlantic Canada.

Our Estates & Trusts team acts for individuals, owner-managed and family businesses, trust companies, financial institutions and charitable entities on a wide range of estates and trust matters. Our team works in tandem with clients and other professional advisors to ensure a multi-disciplinary response to their needs.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years’ Estates and Trust Law experience (estate/trust planning and estate/trust administration) in the following areas:

• Estate and tax planning
• Estate administration and litigation
• Asset protection
• Charities and not-for-profit entities
• Probate planning
• Cross-border and international estate and trust planning

In addition, the ideal candidate would have strong interpersonal and communication skills. A TEP designation from STEP Canada would be considered an asset.

This is a partnership track role and, as such, the successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in client development, firm and community events, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should provide a resume and cover letter by January 6, 2026 detailing relevant practice experience in order to apply.

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Interested candidates can apply here.

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.

Posted: 10 December 2025