Avocat.e sociétaire, fusions & acquisitions - Associate Lawyer, M&A

BJRC Recruiting; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected boutique business law firm in Montreal seeks an Associate Lawyer specialized in M&A and corporate law. This role involves advising clients, drafting and negotiating agreements, and contributing to both small and large-scale deals in a collegial environment that prioritizes work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship in a supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate/M&A law.
• Background in a major law firm or relevant boutique setting.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on M&A transactions and draft corporate agreements.
• Support due diligence efforts and manage deal timelines.
• Engage in additional corporate and commercial work.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Attention to detail

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Member of the Québec Bar

Job description

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Our Client :

Is a growing and highly respected boutique business law firm.

Responsibilities :

• Advise clients on a wide range of M&A transactions, from small to large-scale deals.
• Draft and negotiate corporate agreements, including share and asset purchase agreements.
• Take ownership of smaller files while contributing to larger, complex mandates.
• Support due diligence efforts and manage deal timelines.
• Collaborate closely with partners and other team members to ensure high-quality client service.
• Engage in additional corporate and commercial work, including venture capital and banking transactions.
• Build a practice aligned with your interests—lawyers are encouraged to pursue specialized areas of focus.
• Reasonable billable target offering true work-life balance.
• Supportive, collegial team culture that values mentorship and autonomy.
• Strong emphasis on professional development with real opportunities to grow.
• A great fit for a lawyer looking to do meaningful, high-quality work in a relaxed and people-first environment.

Requirements :

• Member of the Québec Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate / M&A law; more senior and partner-level candidates are also welcome to apply.
• Background in a major law firm or relevant boutique setting.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent judgment, client management abilities, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Legal Services

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