In-House Counsel – M&A & Commercial (Hybrid)

BJRC Recruiting; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BJRC Recruiting is partnering with a leading Canadian healthcare organization to hire a Legal Counsel in the Greater Toronto Area for a hands-on in-house role with exposure to M&A and sophisticated commercial matters.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex agreements, advise on regulatory matters, and collaborate with the broader business and legal teams to improve templates and processes. Hybrid model: four days in-office, one day remote.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of post-call experience in private practice or in-house.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• Strong M&A and commercial contracting experience.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial/tech agreements.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal counsel on private M&A transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial, tech and healthcare agreements (SaaS, data sharing, supply and distribution).
• Support day-to-day commercial contracting needs of the business.
• Advise on regulatory matters and strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with external counsel as required.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to improve templates and processes.

Skills

M&A experience

Commercial contracting

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Regulatory awareness

Education

Qualified in Ontario

Job description

BJRC Recruiting is partnering with a leading Canadian healthcare organization to hire a Legal Counsel in the Greater Toronto Area for a hands-on in-house role with exposure to M&A and sophisticated commercial matters.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex agreements, advise on regulatory matters, and collaborate with the broader business and legal teams to improve templates and processes. Hybrid model: four days in-office, one day remote.