Immigration Lawyer - Canadian Immigration
About the role
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
About BorderPass
BorderPass is an award-winning digital platform designed to facilitate the immigration journey for students, educational institutions, newcomers, and employers. The platform provides tools and lawyer-verified guidance to study, work, and live in a new country with a full spectrum of services including visa applications, document management, and practical settlement assistance such as housing and career support.
BorderPass was developed by experts in law and technology who believe that increasing access to legal support improves immigration outcomes. This approach facilitates a smooth transition for over 60,000 newcomers on the platform, enables regulatory compliance for leading colleges and universities, and promotes sustainable growth for local communities and national economies.
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Immigration Lawyer - Canadian Immigration
About the role
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
About BorderPass
BorderPass is an award-winning digital platform designed to facilitate the immigration journey for students, educational institutions, newcomers, and employers. The platform provides tools and lawyer-verified guidance to study, work, and live in a new country with a full spectrum of services including visa applications, document management, and practical settlement assistance such as housing and career support.
BorderPass was developed by experts in law and technology who believe that increasing access to legal support improves immigration outcomes. This approach facilitates a smooth transition for over 60,000 newcomers on the platform, enables regulatory compliance for leading colleges and universities, and promotes sustainable growth for local communities and national economies.