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

BJRC Recruiting; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing boutique business law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specialized in corporate/M&A law. The position offers a wide scope of responsibilities, including drafting agreements and advising on M&A transactions, within a supportive team environment and flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Member of the Québec Bar required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate/M&A law.
• Experience in a major law firm or relevant boutique setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on M&A transactions and manage deal timelines.
• Draft and negotiate corporate agreements.
• Support due diligence efforts and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Member of the Québec Bar

2 years experience in corporate/M&A law

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

• Industries

  Legal Services

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