Corporate Lawyer

Northview Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Northview Law is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Lawyer for our Toronto team. We require 4–5+ years of post-bar experience handling sophisticated corporate and commercial matters and direct client engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiating skills, good business judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions end-to-end, including due diligence, structuring, and strategic advice.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of post-bar experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience with complex commercial contracts and negotiations.
• M&A experience is an asset; private equity, joint ventures, and partnerships are assets.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Lead and assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Advise on private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate reorganizations.
• Structure and negotiate commercial arrangements while identifying and managing legal and business risks.
• Conduct and manage due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that supports clients' business objectives.
• Manage multiple files and transactions efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Negotiation skills

Drafting contracts

Client management

Education

Ontario bar admission

Job description

Northview Law is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Lawyer to join our growing Toronto team. We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded lawyer with 4–5+ years of post-bar experience who is comfortable handling sophisticated corporate and commercial matters and working directly with clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and negotiating skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Lead and assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Advise on private equity (PE) transactions, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate reorganizations.
• Structure and negotiate commercial arrangements while identifying and managing legal and business risks.
• Conduct and manage due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that supports clients' business objectives.
• Manage multiple files and transactions efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–5+ years of post-bar experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience with complex commercial contracts and negotiations.
• M&A experience is an asset.
• Experience with private equity, joint ventures, and partnerships is an asset.
• Strong commercial/business acumen and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently manage files while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $140,000–$200,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate and commercial matters.
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing law firm.

If you are a commercially minded corporate lawyer who enjoys complex transactions, strategic problem-solving, and negotiating deals, we would like to hear from you.