Corporate Lawyer

Northview Law; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Northview Law in Kitchener is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our team. The role targets lawyers with 4–5+ years of post-bar experience who bring strong corporate and commercial practice and enjoy close client collaboration on complex business matters.

You will provide corporate and commercial advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and lead M&A transactions with a focus on private equity, joint ventures, and strategic arrangements. Ontario licensing required.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of post-bar experience in corporate law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• M&A experience is an asset.
• Experience with private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, or other sophisticated corporate transactions is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial judgment.
• Ability to understand clients' business objectives and provide practical legal solutions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate and commercial legal advice to a diverse range of clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and commercial agreements.
• Assist with and lead M&A transactions and other corporate transactions.
• Advise clients on private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic business arrangements.
• Negotiate transaction terms and commercial agreements while protecting client interests.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction structuring.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical solutions.
• Work directly with clients and other professional advisors throughout transactions.
• Manage corporate files independently and efficiently.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Corporate law

Negotiation

Client relations

Contract drafting

Job description

Northview Law is looking for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our Kitchener team. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with 4–5+ years of post-bar experience who has strong corporate and commercial experience and enjoys working closely with clients on complex business matters.

We are seeking someone who combines strong legal expertise with practical business judgment and excellent negotiating skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide corporate and commercial legal advice to a diverse range of clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and commercial agreements.
• Assist with and lead M&A transactions and other corporate transactions.
• Advise clients on private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic business arrangements.
• Negotiate transaction terms and commercial agreements while protecting client interests.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction structuring.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical solutions.
• Work directly with clients and other professional advisors throughout transactions.
• Manage corporate files independently and efficiently.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–5+ years of post-bar experience in corporate law.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• M&A experience is an asset.
• Experience with private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, or other sophisticated corporate transactions is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial judgment.
• Ability to understand clients' business objectives and provide practical legal solutions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $120,000–$150,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters.
• Meaningful client responsibility and exposure to sophisticated transactions.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.