General Counsel

Conqora Capital Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Conqora Capital Partners is seeking a General Counsel and Principal to join their leadership team in Toronto. This role requires 5–10 years of experience in corporate law, focusing on legal strategy across various sectors. The ideal candidate will lead negotiations, oversee legal operations, and impact business decisions, all while working closely with founding partners. A positive environment for those eager to influence their legal landscape.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Equity participation linked to board roles

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of post-call experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience as General Counsel or legal lead in a private company.
• Ability to analyze complexity and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations for closing deals effectively.
• Own legal strategy on commercial transactions with high standards.
• Design nimble legal processes for efficiency.

Skills

Problem Solving

Clear Communication

Independence

Education

Legally qualified to practice in Ontario or British Columbia

Job description

Company : Conqora Capital Partners

Conqora Capital Partners is hiring a General Counsel and Principal who brings a high degree of ownership, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving to the table. This is a senior leadership role for a legal professional ready to move beyond traditional practice and apply their expertise across transactions, operations, and governance to help shape outcomes and create value.

At Conqora, we're more than just a private equity firm, headquartered in Toronto; we're creators, developers, and operators. We strive to build great companies that make the world a better place. Working across the marine industry, real estate, technology, healthcare, and more, we're owner-operators who live and breathe entrepreneurship. We unlock unique opportunities by leveraging our real asset expertise and entrepreneurial know-how.

About the Role

You will be a core member of Conqora's leadership team, translating judgment into action – balancing legal stewardship with real business impact. Your responsibilities include:

1. Leading commercial negotiations—structuring and closing deals with clarity, creativity, and sound legal framing.
2. Owning end-to-end drafting and legal strategy on commercial transactions, using modern legal tools and streamlined workflows to increase speed and maintain high standards of rigour.
3. Building a modern legal function that delivers clear guidance, reduces turnaround times, and enables faster execution.
4. Overseeing and executing legal strategy across topics such as corporate structuring, regulatory matters, employment, litigation, contracts, and governance.
5. Working closely with founding partners, contributing to investment decisions, portfolio strategy, and corporate development.
6. Sitting on portfolio company boards where appropriate, providing a clear and balanced voice across legal and commercial considerations.
7. Managing outside counsel for efficiency, quality, cost control, and consistency, stepping in directly when speed or nuance demands it.
8. Designing nimble legal processes and templates that keep Conqora fast without sacrificing substance.

Why This Role, Why Now

The legal landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, shifting regulations, and increasing transaction complexity. At Conqora, we see this as an opportunity. This role is for someone eager to harness their experience—whether from Big Law, the business side, or prior GC roles—and apply it in a hands-on, outcome-driven way. You will have real influence, accountability, and a seat at the table.

Who You Are

• 5–10 years of post-call experience in top-tier corporate / commercial law, with a background in M&A, private equity, finance, or related litigation.
• Experience as General Counsel, Associate GC, or as the de facto legal lead in a fast-moving private company or investment environment.
• A structured, pragmatic problem-solver who can analyze complexity, identify risks, and propose workable solutions.
• Known for independent judgment, high ownership, and clear communication under pressure.
• Legally qualified to practice in Ontario, British Columbia, or eligible to transfer.

Compensation & Location

• Base salary: $150,000–$200,000 CAD, based on experience
• Performance bonus
• Equity or asset-tied participation linked to board roles and long-term value creation
• Toronto-based or Vancouver-based, with flexibility for the right candidate

Final Note

If you're seeking a role with depth, meaningful contribution, and a change of pace, we'd love to meet you.