Corporate Associate

At McLeod Law, we have built a culture of collaboration and teamwork and offer a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding career for our staff. We provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential while providing a competitive compensation and benefit package.We are a mid-sized law firm of more than 60 lawyers with legal services in over 40 different areas. For over 45 years we have been in the business of helping people and take a team approach to provide the most creative, effective, and satisfying legal solutions for our clients. With an office located in the south of Calgary and one in the downtown core, we are conveniently located to serve our diverse clients across a broad range of legal services.Mid-Level Corporate Associate
McLeod Law is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate to join our Business Law practice group in Calgary. This role is based primarily in our downtown Calgary office at Manulife Place, with the opportunity to work occasionally from our south Calgary office.McLeod Law offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary and performance-based bonus program, together with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters;
Manage corporate transactions with appropriate independence, including share and asset purchase transactions from initial due diligence and drafting through negotiation and closing;
Assist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, commercial transactions, corporate governance, and securities matters, with the possibility of some banking and financing matters;
Manage files and competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high standard of client service;
Develop and maintain direct, trusted relationships with clients;
Work collaboratively with lawyers and other team members, seeking support and oversight from senior lawyers as appropriate;
andContribute to the continued growth of the Business Law practice while developing and growing their own practice.QUALIFICATIONS
3 to 6 years of post-call experience practicing corporate law;
Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, or eligibility for admission;
Experience advising clients on a range of corporate matters;
Experience managing corporate transactions, including taking a share or asset purchase transaction from due diligence through closing, with appropriate supervision;
Strong legal drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills;
The ability to manage files, client relationships and competing priorities with appropriate independence;
Strong organizational and project-management skills;
Excellent interpersonal,communication and client-service skills;
andA collaborative approach and an interest in contributing to the continued growth of our Business Law practice.We thank all applicants for their interest in McLeod Law;
however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.McLeod Law is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.As part of our hiring process, candidates may be subject to a review of publicly available social media content. This review is conducted to assess alignment with our company values and ensure compliance with our professional conduct standards. Please note that only publicly accessible content will be reviewed, and the process will be conducted in a manner which respects individual privacy and applicable legal standards.
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