Immigration Lawyer - Canadian Immigration

About BorderPass

BorderPass is one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, on a mission to simplify global mobility. We help international students and workers navigate complex immigration processes by combining licensed legal expertise with powerful technology. Students, employers, and institutions across Canada use BorderPass to manage immigration applications, compliance, and settlement services through one integrated platform. About the Role

We are looking for an immigration lawyer licensed to practice in Canada to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate has approximately 3+ years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law and has worked hands-on with both student and work permit applications, as well as permanent residence pathways. This role will support a range of immigration matters, as well as supporting the team to build our legal technology, all while operating within BorderPass’ case management model.

You will collaborate closely with other lawyers, operations teams, and product stakeholders, contributing practical immigration expertise while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. What You'll Do

Provide legal review, strategy, and oversight on Canadian immigration matters, including work, study and permanent residence pathways

Review and validate application materials prepared through the BorderPass platform

Communicate with clients to explain legal requirements, timelines, and next steps in clear, practical terms

Collaborate with internal legal, operations, and product teams to improve workflows and service delivery

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial immigration regulations and professional obligations

Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes within a technology-enabled environment What We're Looking For

Licensed lawyer in good standing with a Provincial law society

Three or more years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law

Practical experience working on a range of immigration matters, including end-to-end guidance on study permits, LMIA-exempt work permits, PNP’s and other PR pathways like Express Entry, LMIA’s, etc.

Bilingual in French and English, written and spoken is a plus

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment

Client-focused, responsive, and comfortable explaining complex legal concepts

Interest in working within a technology-driven legal services platform Why Join BorderPass?

Be part of one of the fastest-growing companies in North America

Work alongside lawyers, engineers, and operators building the future of immigration services

High-ownership role with exposure to a broad range of immigration matters

Flexible work environment with competitive compensation

Opportunity to help scale a national immigration platform while maintaining strong legal rigour

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