Lawyer (Business/Corporate Law)

Innovative Driven is currently seeking a dynamic and engaging Lawyer with at least three years of experience to join the growing, collaborative team at a boutique firm based in Calgary, Alberta! This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial, business-minded attorney to grow and develop in a vibrant and collegial environment!

The firm prides itself on innovation, curiosity, and community. This diverse fabric of its identity assists the team in serving its clients with the utmost empathy and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and advise clients on business goals and plans
• Provide expert legal counsel to clients on a range of business law matters, including corporate governance, acquisitions and sales, financing transactions, reorganizations, tax planning, human resources, regulatory compliance, and business agreement drafting and advisory services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex business agreements, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, purchase and sale contracts, lending transactions, security agreements, corporate resolutions and minute book documentation, tax strategy implementation, and other business agreements.
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies and implications for various corporate or shareholder transactions and structures.
• Assist clients in business formation, structuring, and organizational matters, including entity selection, incorporation, and corporate restructuring.
• Conduct routine legal research and analysis to stay abreast of developments in business law, finance, tax, regulatory, and other requirements affecting clientele’s interests.
• Collaborate with other lawyers and professionals within the Estate Law and Family Law teams to provide integrated legal solutions
• Nurture and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking opportunities to expand a book of business

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Ideally 7+ years’ years of experience practicing Business Law, with a proven track record of success and a substantial client base.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience will also be considered, for an exceptionally qualified candidate.
• Ability and agility to work independently and collaboratively in a boutique-service firm.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development and client relationship nurturing and mentorship.