Lawyer - Business Law (3-6 years)

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Montréal seeks an associate for the Corporate, M&A and Securities team. The lawyers advise corporations and financial institutions across the full spectrum of industry matters including public takeovers, private M&A, joint ventures, disposals, debt and equity capital markets, governance, general commercial and corporate advisory matters.

Our team has cross-border experience and coordinates transactions across sectors.

Qualifications

• Have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent spoken and written English and French.
• Strong organizational abilities and initiative.
• Commercial awareness and ability to build excellent relationships with clients.
• Excellent team player and attention to detail.

Skills

Corporate M&A experience

English & French fluency

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

The Team Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an associate for the Corporate, M&A and Securities team of the Montréal office. The lawyers who comprise our global corporate, M&A and securities practice advise corporations and financial institutions across the full spectrum of industry matters including public takeovers, private M&A, joint ventures, disposals, debt and equity capital markets, governance, general commercial and corporate advisory matters. With significant experience in regional, national and international corporate, M&A and securities matters, we are well positioned to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions in both emerging and developed markets. Our lawyers have a broad range of experience representing all parties in capital markets transactions, including issuers, underwriters, placement agents and selling shareholders. Similarly, in the M&A space, we regularly represent buyers, sellers, financial advisers, funds and shareholders. Our lawyers are strategically positioned in the world’s leading business and financial markets, enabling us to handle and fully coordinate transactions across key industry sectors including energy, financial institutions, infrastructure, mining and commodities, technology and innovation, transport and life sciences and healthcare.

Skills and Experience Required

• Have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar position
• Strong organizational abilities and willingness to take initiative
• Commercial awareness and ability to build excellent relationships with clients
• Excellent team player
• Attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written English and French

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals, working within an established Canadian law firm, a member of an international legal practice. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] to discuss further.

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 NortonRoseFulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities.

NortonRoseFulbright 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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NortonRoseFulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, NortonRoseFulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.

As a global law firm, we embrace a culture of excellence and working hard, 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.