Associate Lawyer, Financial Services

BJRC Recruiting; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a leading national full-service law firm with a strong Canadian presence, seeks an Associate Lawyer in Banking & Finance to join its sophisticated transactional practice serving financial institutions, lenders, and corporate clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years post-call experience, Ontario licensure, and a proven track record in complex lending, drafting and negotiating credit agreements, and cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-call experience
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario
• Strong banking and lending experience
• Experience handling sophisticated financing transactions
• Experience at a national firm or reputable Bay Street platform
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage files with increasing autonomy
• Strong client service orientation and collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions on financing transactions
• Support sophisticated domestic and cross-border lending matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and other financing documentation
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex banking and finance transactions
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Collaborate with lawyers across multiple practice groups
• Assist with the development and mentorship of junior associates where appropriate

Skills

Banking & Finance

Drafting & Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Client Service

Collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ontario

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a leading national full-service law firm recognized for its excellence, strong Canadian presence, and collaborative culture. The firm’s Financial Services group is seeking an Associate Lawyer to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance practice and contribute to a sophisticated transactional practice serving leading financial institutions, lenders, and corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions on a broad range of financing transactions
• Support sophisticated domestic and cross-border lending matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and other financing documentation
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex banking and finance transactions
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Collaborate with lawyers across multiple practice groups
• Assist with the development and mentorship of junior associates where appropriate

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of post-call experience preferred
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario
• Strong banking and lending experience
• Experience handling sophisticated financing transactions in a law firm environment
• Experience at a national firm or reputable Bay Street platform
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage files with increasing autonomy
• Strong client service orientation and collaborative mindset

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical training and exposure to sophisticated lending matters
• High-performing lawyer capable of stepping into a true mid-level role
• Strong professional judgment and ability to manage complex transactions
• Collaborative, driven, and committed to delivering exceptional client service
• Interested in building a long-term career with the firm
• Motivated by sophisticated work, mentorship, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities