Ready to rethink what it means to be a lawyer? At Digby Leigh & Co. (DL&Co.), we’re transforming the way law is practiced—for our clients and our team. We're looking for a corporate commercial lawyer with 3+ years of experience to join our North Shore-based firm where you won't be chained to billable hours. Instead, you'll be part of a practice that values meaningful client relationships, efficient use of technology, and a focus on delivering real value.
With our Frank Fee pricing model, we offer clients upfront cost certainty and value-based service, while giving our lawyers a modern, collaborative work environment that encourages growth, flexibility, and career satisfaction.
If you’re an entrepreneurial thinker ready for a career that aligns with your values, where efficiency, collaboration, and high-quality work matter more than hours billed—we want to meet you. Let’s shape the future of law, together.
Apply today and start your journey with DL&Co.
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I'm recently back from ClioCon 2024 in Austin, and it was an inspiring two days! From Jack Newton declaring the death of the billable hour to thought-provoking sessions on flat fees, AI, new legal tech, and transforming the practice of law into a true business, there was so much to take in. 🚀
In my latest newsletter, I’m sharing key takeaways from the event—including insights on pricing, tech, and how small steps can lead to big change. Don’t miss it!
At Digby Leigh & Co., we’re rethinking how law is practiced. We’re looking for a full-time Corporate Records Clerk to join our dynamic corporate services team in North Vancouver’s vibrant Edgemont Village. You’ll play a key role in maintaining corporate records for 1,300+ companies, handling filings with BC Registry and Corporations Canada, and building strong client relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value autonomy, this is for you. We offer a competitive salary, extended benefits, a hybrid work environment, and a culture built on growth and collaboration. Apply now and be part of something different!
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Clio’s $900M raise, announced by Jack Newton on July 23, 2024, underscores the legal industry's shift towards tech-driven innovation and the decline of the billable hour. As AI and modern practices gain traction, this investment signals a strong belief in the future of the Modern Law Firm. Having championed this shift with the launch of Frank Fee in 2020 and AltFee software, I welcome this progress. Listen to Jack's BNN Bloomberg interview for more insights.
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DL&Co. is excited to welcome Isobel DeVille to our team. Isobel is a paralegal practicum student in our Corporate Group. She is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal Degree) Program at Capilano University.
Congratulations, Isobel!
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DL&Co. is excited to welcome Suzie Kimball to our Corporate group. Suzie’s practice focuses on providing strategic legal services to entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, with an emphasis on corporate, commercial and securities law.
Congratulations, Suzie!
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Have you ever heard the saying that an entrepreneur is someone who jumps out of a plane and figures out how to work the parachute on the way down? Well, making the move away from hourly billing felt a lot like that for me. There was no instruction manual or established system like AltFee to tell us how to do it. We just had to figure it out, navigate the challenges, and learn as we went.
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While talking with Jason, I got to tell the full story of Digby Leigh & Co.’s move away from the hourly billing model; accordingly I wanted to share this podcast with you.
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DL&Co. is excited to welcome Ryan Neale back as an articling student. Ryan has worked at DL&Co. as a summer student for the last two years and now that he has completed his law degree at University of Ottawa, he is ready to begin working as an articling student.
Congratulations, Ryan, on this next chapter in your legal career!
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When you are not pricing by the hour, wrapping your head around how to come up with up-front, fixed fee pricing for commercial litigation, M&A transactions or other complex unpredictable matters can feel challenging and uncertain. How can I possibly price these types of projects and not be wide open to “working for free”?
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When you are not pricing by the hour, wrapping your head around how to come up with up-front, fixed fee pricing for commercial litigation, M&A transactions or other complex unpredictable matters can feel challenging and uncertain. How can I possibly price these types of projects and not be wide open to “working for free”?
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When you are not pricing by the hour, wrapping your head around how to come up with up-front, fixed fee pricing for commercial litigation, M&A transactions or other complex unpredictable matters can feel challenging and uncertain. How can I possibly price these types of projects and not be wide open to “working for free”?
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When you are not pricing by the hour, wrapping your head around how to come up with up-front, fixed fee pricing for commercial litigation, M&A transactions or other complex unpredictable matters can feel challenging and uncertain. How can I possibly price these types of projects and not be wide open to “working for free”?
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