Associate (Corporate)

Dentons; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Savings plans

Fitness subsidy

Parental leave top up

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Dentons Ottawa is seeking an associate with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our Corporate group. The ideal candidate will come with strong transactional experience and a client-focused mindset, able to work on venture technology, M&A and financing matters for innovative companies and investors.

You will be part of a market-leading team, benefiting from an global firm's resources and cross-border opportunities, and you will contribute to ongoing deal work, precedent development, and practical

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of transactional experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience advising technology companies and investors preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise technology companies and venture investors on corporate matters and financing
• Structure, negotiate, and draft financing and related agreements
• Develop and update standard-form agreements and precedents
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through practical, business-focused advice

Skills

Corporate law

Venture capital

Mergers & Acquisitions

Financing agreements

Client relationships

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Job description

Are you a lawyer who looks for innovative and practical solutions to your clients’ legal challenges? If so, we would love to hear from you about joining our Corporate team at Dentons Ottawa.

The Opportunity

The Ottawa office of Dentons Canada LLP is seeking a talented and entrepreneurial associate with 2 to 3 years of experience, preferably transactional, to join its market-leading Corporate group.

Our Ottawa office is at the forefront of Dentons' Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies practice in Canada, working with innovative technology companies and investors across global markets. Our VentureTech team advises start-ups and high-growth businesses throughout their lifecycle, from formation and early-stage financing through venture capital investments, commercial partnerships, intellectual property strategy, international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and public offerings.

We have extensive experience acting for both buyers and sellers in strategic and sponsor-backed acquisitions, and we regularly support venture capital firms, institutional investors and technology companies as they scale, access capital markets, and execute global growth strategies. Recognized as a leading technology law practice in Ottawa and across Canada, our team consistently advises on many of the region's most significant technology and venture capital transactions. Our strong venture capital and private equity deal volume contributes to Dentons' global recognition as a top-ranked firm for venture capital transactions by PitchBook.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside highly regarded lawyers who are passionate about delivering outstanding client service and shaping the future of Canada's innovation economy. As part of the world's largest global law firm, you will benefit from international reach, sophisticated work, and cross-border opportunities, while enjoying the collaborative, collegial culture that reflects our Ottawa roots. We foster an environment where mentorship, professional development, innovation, and teamwork are highly valued, empowering our lawyers to build rewarding and successful careers.

Your Role

Dentons' Ottawa office is seeking an associate (2 to 3 year call) with strong academic credentials and preferred transactional experience to join our highly regarded Corporate team. The person hired for this position will be part of a dedicated team and will support the practice by assuming such responsibilities as:

• Advising technology companies and venture capital investors on general corporate matters, early stage financings and mergers and acquisitions;
• Structuring, negotiating, and drafting a variety of financing related agreements, including subscription agreements, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and limited partnership agreements;
• Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of standard-form agreements, legal precedents, and internal processes; and
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-oriented legal advice.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside accomplished lawyers who are passionate about delivering outstanding client service and who are committed to supporting the professional growth and development of their colleagues. Learn more about the Dentons Canada Corporate group.

Dentons is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026. Read our press release to learn more about our exceptional workplace culture, community involvement, and commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, diversity and equity: Dentons is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.

*We thank all applicants who apply. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.*

The expected salary range for this role is $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 (depending on year of call and experience). At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and support the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that ID&E is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to ID&E, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].