Senior Associate Lawyer

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer seeking greater autonomy, a healthier work-life balance, flexible Fridays, remote work options, and the opportunity to work directly with sophisticated corporate clients. Responsibilities Independently manage a broad range of corporate-commercial files from initial consultation through completion. Advise sophisticated business clients on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and general corporate matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including shareholders' agreements, asset and share purchase agreements, loan agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts. Lead corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business purchases and sales, reorganizations, and corporate restructurings. Manage transaction closings, coordinate with clients and third parties, satisfy closing conditions, and oversee all closing documentation. Handle routine corporate matters, including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, and corporate maintenance. Advise on tax-driven reorganizations, including estate freezes and corporate rollovers, where applicable. Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical, business-focused legal advice. Work independently while collaborating with the firm's lawyers on complex matters when required. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an Ontario law school. Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 6-10 years of private practice experience in corporate-commercial law (articling experience will not be considered). Strong experience independently managing corporate-commercial files and advising sophisticated business clients. Experience handling commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and complex commercial agreements. Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client management skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files independently. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working with minimal supervision. Benefits Flexible Fridays. Remote work options. Supportive boutique firm culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on high-quality corporate-commercial matters.

Independently manage corporate-commercial files and advise sophisticated business clients on governance and commercial transactions. Lead M&A activities, draft complex commercial agreements, and oversee corporate maintenance and reorganizations.

Requires a Juris Doctor from an Ontario law school and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Candidates must have 6-10 years of private practice experience in corporate-commercial law.

• Flexible Fridays • Remote work options • Supportive boutique firm culture • Work-life balance

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Corporate Governance
• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Corporate Restructuring
• Client Management
• Legal Analysis
• Tax-Driven Reorganizations
• Asset Purchase Agreements
• Share Purchase Agreements

• Legal
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level