Corporate Commercial / Commercial Re Lawyer With Absolute Work / Life Balance

Location:
Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Practice Areas:
Commercial Real Estate / M&A / Corporate Governance
Experience:
5+ Years
The OpportunityAre you a sophisticated transactional lawyer looking to align your career with your values? Our client, a
distinguished downtown Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced
Corporate-Commercial Lawyer
with a strong background in
Commercial Real Estate .
This is not a traditional Bay Street role. You will handle high-caliber
M&A, property acquisitions, and complex leasing
while specifically supporting clients focused on social justice, equity, and community development. This is a rare opportunity to manage "Big Law" quality transactions for organizations making a measurable community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Leadership:
Lead and manage
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), asset/share purchase agreements, and strategic business reorganizations.
Commercial Real Estate:
Handle the full lifecycle of property transactions, including
acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, and commercial leasing .
Governance & Advisory:
Act as a strategic advisor on corporate governance and regulatory compliance for a diverse roster of
social enterprises, charities, and non-profits .
Contract Negotiation:
Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, partnership documentation, and complex commercial financing.
Client Relationship Management:
Build long-term partnerships by providing practical, business-focused legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations.
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of post-call experience in
corporate-commercial law
and
commercial real estate transactions .
Education:
LL.B. or J.D. and a member in good standing with the
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) .
Specialized Knowledge:
Proven expertise in deal structuring, corporate reorganizations, and land-related transactions. Experience with
non-profit law
is a significant asset.
Skills:
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset.
Values:
A genuine commitment to social equity and community-driven legal practice.
Why This Firm?
Purpose-Led Work:
Support clients that are actively fostering sustainable community development.
Dynamic Hybrid Model:
Work from a modern downtown office with meaningful remote flexibility.
Sophisticated Files:
Handle complex corporate and real estate matters that have real-world social impact.
Collegial Environment:
Join a forward-thinking, inclusive team that prioritizes collaboration over competition.
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