Associate Lawyer - Corporate

Brimage Law Group; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Job summary

Brimage Law Group in Ontario is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 1+ year of corporate/commercial experience to become a trusted advisor for local business clients, handling filings, reorganizations, financing, and advisory work.

You will manage files independently with mentorship, maintain client relationships, and contribute to a practice model focused on long-term careers and professional balance.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 1+ years of corporate/commercial experience, or comparable exposure.
• Strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and practical business instincts.
• Ability to manage files autonomously while contributing to firm-wide client relationships.
• Interest in becoming a trusted advisor for our local business clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate files independently with support from experienced lawyers and staff.
• Provide sound judgment and practical guidance to growing businesses.
• Maintain direct responsibility for client relationships.
• Handle ongoing corporate maintenance and advisory work for private companies.
• Develop long-term advisory relationships with local business clients.

Skills

Corporate/Commercial experience

Client relationships

Drafting skills

Autonomous file management

Business judgment

Education

Law Degree

Ontario Law Society membership

Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 1+ years of experience to join our growing practice. This role is well suited to a lawyer who sees corporate law as more than transactions and is interested in becoming a trusted advisor for our local business clients, providing sound judgment, continuity, and practical guidance as businesses grow and change.

The Practice

Our corporate practice is relationship-driven and substantive, including:

• Incorporations and reorganizations
• Asset and share purchases and sales
• Commercial lending and security documentation
• Shareholder agreements and succession planning
• Ongoing corporate maintenance and advisory work for private companies

You will manage files independently, with support from experienced lawyers and staff, and maintain direct responsibility for client relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• 1+ years of corporate/commercial experience, or comparable practice exposure
• Strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and practical business instincts
• Ability to manage files autonomously while contributing to firm-wide client relationships
• Interest in becoming a trusted advisor for our local business clients

What We Offer

• An established firm with a strong reputation and consistent workflow
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Meaningful autonomy with access to mentorship when needed
• A collegial, professional environment that values judgment, integrity, and balance
• A practice model built for long-term careers, not short-term turnover

Why Norfolk County

Practicing law in Norfolk County offers advantages that are increasingly rare:

• Short commutes and a genuine sense of community
• Housing that is more affordable than major urban centres
• A strong base of owner-managed and entrepreneurial clients
• Access to Lake Erie, beaches, trails, and outdoor recreation
• The opportunity to build both a respected advisory practice and a life outside the office

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Ontario SOLICITOR Private Practice in Corporate/Commercial: 1+ year post-call (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Good standing Law Society of Ontario (required)
• Law Degree and member in good standing with the LSO (required)