Associate Lawyer – Corporate

David Aplin Recruiting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international legal practice in Canada is seeking a Mid-Level Associate for its Banking & Corporate team in Ottawa. Join a collaborative environment to work on diverse banking, finance, and corporate legal matters, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of related experience in private practice or in-house.
• Bilingualism is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking and secured lending transactions.
• Manage mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Business acumen

Integrity

Proactive approach

Education

LL.B. or J.D. degree

Job description

Our client, recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its highly regarded Banking & Corporate team in Ottawa. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and complex legal matters within a world-class, collegial team environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international legal practice with over 4,000 lawyers operating across 50 offices worldwide. The firm provides a full suite of business law services to some of the world’s top financial institutions and corporations.

About the Opportunity

Our client’s Banking & Corporate team in Ottawa is well-known for its extensive expertise in regional, national, and international banking, finance, and corporate transactions across various industries. The team provides strategic, business-focused legal advice on complex banking, finance, and corporate matters, including project finance, acquisition finance, secured lending, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and venture capital transactions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team and a rewarding professional environment.

• Open to remote or hybrid candidates

The compensation package includes a competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking, project finance, and secured lending transactions
• Manage mergers and acquisitions (private or public)
• Oversee securities and corporate / debt finance, and general corporate / commercial matters

Qualifications

• An LL.B. or J.D. degree
• 3–6 years of related experience in private practice or an in-house legal environment
• Exceptional client service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Demonstrated business acumen and commercial understanding
• Confidence to take initiative and approach challenges proactively
• Strong personal and professional integrity, coupled with a hardworking and passionate approach
• Bilingualism is considered an asset but not required

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.