Associate Lawyer - Corporate
Job Description
We are seeking an outstanding mid to senior-level Corporate Associate to join their national team of experts. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a collegial group while honing your skills across a diverse array of corporate transactions. The successful candidate will primarily focus on corporate and energy law, emphasizing mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance, and strategic transactions such as joint ventures, partnerships, and significant investments. This position provides an excellent opportunity for long-term career advancement.
Qualifications:
3 to 6 years of post-call experience (2024 - 2021 call) in general corporate commercial and transactional law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
Demonstrated expertise in share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, plans of arrangement, and amalgamations.
Proficient in franchise and securities law, company organization, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, as well as shareholder matters.
Proven track record of collaborating with corporations, investment banks, and financial institutions on both negotiated and contested mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests, independent committee engagements, and defense preparations.
Must possess strong technical legal expertise, exceptional business acumen, and outstanding analytical and drafting skills.
Excellent interpersonal and client service abilities, with a proactive approach and a capacity to thrive in diverse team environments.
Strong organizational and project management skills, adept at managing multiple time-sensitive priorities.
Above average academic credentials
Qualified to practice law in Canada.
Our client is offering the following:
Competitive tier-one base salary.
Competitive tier-one bonus program.
Comprehensive health benefits.
Educational incentives to support professional development.
Relocation package available, if applicable.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by sending their resume and transcripts to Stacy Cowan at [email protected].
At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
