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.