Associate Lawyer - Corporate/Commercial

Banack Deren LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

On-Site parking

Bonus structure for performance

Signing bonus

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Banack Deren LLP in Edmonton seeks an associate lawyer with 2–5 years of corporate and commercial experience to work with established practitioners. The firm offers a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and a technology-forward practice with a strong emphasis on client relations.

The candidate should excel in drafting, negotiation and transaction management, with experience across corporate matters, governance, and relevant regulatory compliance. A supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in Alberta with good standing.
• 2–5 years of corporate/commercial experience.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and restructurings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Knowledge of Alberta and Canada corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Experience advising on corporate and commercial agreements including governance documents.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate transactions from drafting to closing.
• Assist in due diligence, risk assessment and deal structuring.
• Draft and review transactional documents and agreements.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to progress matters forward.
• Advise on governance, regulatory and real estate related issues.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Mergers & acquisitions

Due diligence

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bar admission Alberta

Law degree / JD

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an associate lawyer with 2-5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law. This position offers the ability to work alongside established practitioners who are committed to hiring and developing the best and brightest legal and business professionals.

About Us

Banack Deren LLP is an Edmonton-based law firm with roots dating back to 2017. Founded by Jason Banack as HGA Law and initially operating as part of the HGA Group, the firm began with a corporate and commercial practice and expanded to include a litigation practice in 2024 when Mandi Deren joined the firm as a partner. In 2026, the firm entered its next chapter when it rebranded as Banack Deren LLP, reflecting the firm’s distinct identity, values and vision for the future.

Before building Banack Deren LLP, Jason and Mandi each spent many years practicing at large downtown Edmonton law firms. Those experiences provided a strong foundation, but also shaped their vision for a different kind of firm: one that combines sophisticated legal work with close client relationships, a deeper understanding of the businesses and people it serves, and consistently thoughtful, practical and strategic advice.

Banack Deren LLP provides a broad range of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, construction law, employment law, and estate and succession planning. We are also a technology-forward firm and believe that thoughtful investment in technology, systems and processes allows us to work more efficiently, improve the client experience, and focus our time where it adds the greatest value.

We offer

• Competitive salaries.
• On-Site parking.
• Bonus structure for billable and non-billable performance.
• Signing bonus.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Group RRSP plan and matching program.
• Continuing legal education opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Brings experience in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate reorganizations.
• Excels at legal drafting, negotiation, and transaction management, with experience preparing and reviewing a wide range of transactional documents and agreements.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a keen eye for legal due diligence, risk assessment, and practical problem-solving.
• Has experience supporting commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Possesses a solid understanding of corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance, including the Alberta Business Corporations Act and Canada Business Corporations Act.
• Is confident advising on commercial, corporate, and security agreements, including shareholder agreements, security documents, and corporate governance matters.
• Is technology-savvy, adaptable, and eager to embrace innovative tools and streamlined processes in a modern legal practice.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Willing to collaborate and work closely with senior lawyers to develop case strategies and progress matters forward.
• A member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta.
• Called to the bar in 2025 or earlier.