Corporate/Debt Financing Associate

David Aplin Recruiting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and professional growth

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking a Corporate Associate with 1–3 years of post-call experience focused on debt financing to join a Toronto team. You will support a senior partner, draft and negotiate complex financing documents, and build a long-term practice in a collaborative, technology-forward environment.

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong Toronto presence, advising financial institutions, borrowers, developers and PE sponsors on sophisticated transactions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of post-call experience in corporate debt financing or related practice.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities for loan and security documents.
• Comfort working with clients, partners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for debt financing matters.
• Support corporate and debt finance team on a range of financing transactions.
• Collaborate with clients, lenders and other deal participants.
• Develop deeper understanding of sophisticated financing structures and market trends.

Skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Client relations

Technology-forward mindset

Education

Canadian law degree (JD or LLB)

Job description

We are seeking a talentedCorporate Associate with 1–3 years of post-call experienceand a focus on debt financing to join an establishedToronto team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level lawyer to take on meaningful responsibility across sophisticated financing transactions, work directly with leading clients and partners, and build a strong long-term practice in a collaborative, technology-forward environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded International law firm with a sophisticated corporate and transactional practice and a strong presence in the Toronto market. The firm advises a broad range of leading financial institutions, private credit funds, borrowers, developers and private equity sponsors on complex and strategic transactions.

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a juniorassociateto join a growing debt finance practice supporting a leading partner and broader corporate group.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of financing matters rather than being limited to a narrow portion of transactions. Associates can expect meaningful exposure to clients, drafting and negotiation, and the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of sophisticated financing structures.

About The Position

Reporting to and working closely with a senior partner within the corporate and debt finance group, the successful candidate will support a variety of financing transactions involving financial institutions, private credit funds, borrowers, developers and private equity sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have some direct debt finance experience. However, candidates with a strong corporate practice foundation may also be considered where they demonstrate a clear interest in developing a debt finance practice.

Associates will have the opportunity to draft and negotiate transaction documentation, work directly with clients and other deal participants, and collaborate with lawyers across the broader corporate and real estate practices.

The Requirements

• Canadian law degree (JD or LLB)
• Called to the Ontario Bar and licensed to practice in Ontario
• Approximately 1–3 years of experience
• Experience with a variety of financing structures is an asset
• Prior real estate security experience is an asset
• Experience drafting and negotiating security agreements, guarantees, debentures and other loan and security documentation
• Technology-forward approach to legal practice, including hands‑on daily proficiency with legal AI tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong professionalism and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and manage competing responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Very competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong mentorship, professional development and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.