Corporate Lawyer

Rize HR; North Frontenac; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join their team in Barrie, Ontario. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in private practice with a strong focus on corporate law and excellent drafting skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with comprehensive technical and administrative assistance, as well as an attractive remuneration package.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Automated office support

Relaxed informal atmosphere

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in private practice.
• Experience in real estate is an asset.
• Proven ability to handle files independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Involved in corporate organizations and re-organizations.
• Drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements.
• Handling business acquisitions and dispositions.

Skills

Business instincts

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a corporate lawyer to join our client's legal team in their Barrie location. As the ideal candidate, you will have at least 5+ years of related experience in private practice and will also have good business instincts, excellent drafting and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to handle files independently and as part of a team. Experience in real estate is an asset.

Our client is an established, full-service law firm with over 72 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes corporate / commercial law, bankruptcy / insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labor law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury, wills and estates, and tax law.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved in corporate organizations, and re-organizations, structured financings and private placements, business acquisitions and dispositions, and in drafting and negotiating all manner of general corporate and commercial agreements.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support. Enjoy all the advantages and amenities in a relaxed, informal atmosphere from their convenient downtown Barrie location.