Corporate Lawyer

Kibbi; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Law LLP is seeking a lawyer with a keen interest in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt venture financing, fund formation, and day-to-day corporate-commercial and governance tasks. The successful candidate will excel in negotiation, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

The role involves advising on corporate matters, managing deal processes, and drafting a wide range of commercial agreements.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Called to the Ontario bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 0–2 years of corporate law experience, with transactional exposure.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with clear client presentation.
• Excellent client service skills and professional demeanor.
• Work ethic: detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of independent and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate matters including transactions and day-to-day corporate-commercial tasks.
• Oversee deal processes: due diligence, closing coordination, and execution of corporate transactions such as mergers and financings.
• Conduct thorough corporate law research.
• Manage day-to-day corporate matters: incorporations, contracts, governance, compliance.
• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate corporate documents and agreements.
• Organize client files and maintain records; ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication

Client service

Detail oriented

Proactive

Team work and independence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ontario bar admission

Job description

About the Role

Pulse Law is seeking a lawyer with a keen interest in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt venture financing, fund formation, and day to day corporate-commercial and corporate governance work to join our fast-growing law firm. The successful candidate will excel in negotiation, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support on a range of corporate matters, including transactions and day to day corporate-commercial tasks.
• Manage and support deal processes, including due diligence, closing coordination and transaction execution on a range of corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and equity and debt financings.
• Conduct thorough research on corporate law issues.
• Manage and assist with various day to day corporate legal matters including incorporation and organization, contract review and commercial drafting, corporate reorganizations, corporate governance and compliance.
• Draft, review, edit and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda, and other corporate documents necessary for client matters, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Organize client files, maintain internal databases, and ensure accurate record-keeping for ongoing matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage deadlines and deliverables effectively.
• Participate in client meetings to gather information and understand business needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing timely, professional, and courteous responses to inquiries.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Called to the bar in Ontario and a membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 0-2 years of experience in corporate law, with experience in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing, commercial drafting and general corporate governance.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and legal technology.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to clients clearly and effectively.
• Excellent client service skills.
• A strong work ethic, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team while managing multiple matters and deadlines.

Why Join Us

At Pulse Law LLP, we’re redefining what it means to build a modern legal career. Our firm is founded on innovation, excellence, and belonging - values that drive us to challenge convention and deliver exceptional results. We work with ambitious companies, investors, and strategic buyers at every stage of growth, and we’ve built our firm to reflect the same qualities we value in our clients: forward-thinking, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

We bring that same mindset to our team. You’ll work closely with experienced lawyers, have direct access to mentorship and coaching, and receive individualized support to grow your career. We offer enhanced benefits, paid parental leave top-up, and progressive policies designed to support inclusion, well-being, and flexibility. If you’re looking for sophisticated work, meaningful growth, and a team that’s genuinely building something new, Pulse is the place to do it.

Accessibility

Pulse Law LLP is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please email us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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All applications received by our organization are evaluated exclusively by qualified personnel. We do not utilize AI, machine learning, or automated screening technologies at any stage of our candidate selection process.