EY Law - Commercial Lawyer, Senior Associate - Toronto

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to support diverse clients in navigating complex business legalities. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant experience and a strong background in corporate commercial law. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, advising on legal matters, and assisting startups. Join us in building a better working world where your expertise matters.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience as a Commercial Lawyer.
• Experience with commercial law across Canada.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate commercial contracts.
• Advise on legal corporate commercial matters.
• Assist startups in navigating Canadian legal frameworks.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Advising on legal matters

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Critical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location

Toronto

Other locations

Primary Location Only

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The opportunity

Our Business Law Services practice draws on EY’s vast global legal network to support our clients in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. The Business Law Services practice assists on a wide range of commercial law issues in numerous industries. Our team provides corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities

We are currently seeking a commercial lawyer to join our EY Law practice. The ideal candidate would be a specialist in commercial related matters and also be able to assist with corporate law matters.

Skills and attributes for success

• Drafting, reviewing and analyzing corporate commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, joint operating agreements, participating agreements and other agreements necessary to conduct operations
• Advising and participating in the review of legal corporate commercial matters including contract disputes, operating agreements, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence
• High level of technical knowledge with regards to Canadian corporate and contract law but with recent relevant experience in:
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Distribution, licensing and shareholder agreements
• Corporate governance
• Implementing tax reorganizations and corporate transactions
• Assisting starts ups in navigating Canadian legal regime with expansions into Canada
• Collaborating with various EY practices including our People Advisory Services practice and our Global Network for corporate commercial law related work
• Ability to build strong relationships with significant experience of working with clients across a wide spectrum of size and activities
• Must be able to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement when consulting on difficult issues
• Able to demonstrate sound relationship and business development skills, and a keenness to develop these skills further as you will be expected to take responsibility for servicing and building part of the existing business of the team

To qualify for the role you must have

• 5-8 years’ experience as a Commercial Lawyer in private practice or in‑house
• Experience dealing with commercial law issues across Canada
• Good judgment, an ability to think critically, strong interpersonal skills and strong drafting skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage caseload independently
• Ability to develop innovative and practical approach to legal issues in support of strategic business goals

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Called to the bar in Ontario; member of Quebec Bar is an asset
• Ability to work in French, while not critical, would be an asset

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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