EY Law - Corporate Lawyer, Associate - Toronto

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Vacation policy with paid personal days

Job summary

EY in Toronto is seeking a Corporate Lawyer to join their Business Law Services team. The ideal candidate will specialize in corporate matters, assisting clients with commercial law issues and providing comprehensive legal advisory services.

This role requires 4-7 years of relevant experience, with strong contract law knowledge and excellent communication skills. EY offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years’ experience as a Corporate Lawyer in private practice or in-house.
• Experience dealing with corporate law issues across Canada.
• Ability to manage caseload independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drafting commercial contracts

Advising on corporate matters

Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate governance

Excellent communication skills

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Job description

The opportunity

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

About the role

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 corporate lawyer to join our EY Law LLP’s Business Law Services team. The ideal candidate would be a specialist in corporate related matters and also be able to assist with corporate commercial 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
• Commercial arrangements
• 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 law related work

To qualify for the role you must have

• 4-7 years’ experience as a Corporate Lawyer in private practice or in-house
• Experience dealing with corporate 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
• Must be able to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement when consulting on difficult issues
• Ability to build strong relationships with significant experience of working with clients across a wide spectrum of size and activities
• 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

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 you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Salary

Toronto: $115,000 to $165,000

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity