Corporate, Securities and M&A Associate (Years 2-5)

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is seeking an Associate to join our Corporate, Securities and M&A Group in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a JD and be licensed or eligible to practice in Ontario, with 2–5 years of post-call experience across corporate, securities, M&A and/or private equity matters.

We emphasize excellence, client service, and teamwork in a flexible, inclusive environment with strong training and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 post-call years of experience in corporate, securities, M&A and/or private equity matters.
• Excellence in research, writing, analytical and organizational skills with strong business acumen and judgment.
• Ability to be strategic, creative, and to work on time-sensitive matters with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and business-oriented legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Corporate, Securities and M&A to manage matters from inception to closing.
• Deliver exceptional client service and maintain strong teamwork and communication with the client and internal teams.

Skills

Corporate law experience

M&A experience

Securities law

Private equity experience

Education

JD degree

Job description

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embraces a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

We are currently looking to grow our highly respected Corporate, Securities and M&A Group in Toronto by adding an Associate to the team. As a leading firm in M&A, securities, shareholder activism and private equity mandates, we are well positioned to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions, reorganizations, proxy contests, financings and other matters. Our team has played a foundational role in some of Canada’s most high-profile, precedent-setting transactions and routinely acts on the full spectrum of industry matters, including public takeovers, public and private M&A, debt and equity capital markets, private equity, governance, general commercial and corporate advisory matters.

This presents an incredible opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a close, collaborative and collegial team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development.

The ideal candidate will possess a JD degree, be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practise law in Ontario, and will also have:

• 2-5 post-call years of experience in corporate, securities, M&A and/or private equity matters, and a desire to work across these spaces; excellent research, writing, analytical and organizational skills, with strong business acumen and judgment;
• an ability to be a strategic and creative thinker, with a passion for challenging legal matters;
• an ability to work on time-sensitive matters, while maintaining excellent attention to detail; and
• exceptional client service, teamwork and interpersonal & communication skills.

The position is for an existing vacancy.

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.