Lawyer – Business Law (5–7 Years)

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Several weeks of vacation starting in

Additional time off during the holiday

Hybrid work model

People-focused firm and collaborative

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. is assisting a well-established law firm in Montreal seeking a lawyer with 5 to 7 years of experience in business law, primarily corporate and transactional matters, to join their Montreal office.

Ideal candidate has strong mergers and acquisitions experience and a solid understanding of financing matters. The role involves managing transactions, due diligence, drafting agreements, and advising business clients with a focus on corporate and tax reorganizations.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in Québec and in good standing.
• 5–7 years of experience in business law, focusing on corporate and transactional matters.
• Solid experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of transactional financing.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in French and advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple files and meet tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented, versatile and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing transactions, files and related client relationships.
• Supervising due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial and transactional agreements (purchase and sale, shareholder or partnership agreements).
• Participating in financing documentation for transactions.
• Overseeing share capital structures and corporate documentation for reorganizations.
• Drafting and reviewing legal opinions and other transaction-related documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

M&A

Transactional financing

Autonomy

Attention to detail

French (advanced)

English (advanced)

Education

Québec Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a lawyer with 5 to 7 years of experience in business law, primarily in corporate and transactional matters, to join its Montreal office.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in mergers and acquisitions, as well as a good understanding of financing matters.

Your Role

You will take an active role in managing transactions and advising business clients on a variety of matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing transactions, files and related client relationships
• Supervising due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions
• Drafting and reviewing various commercial and transactional agreements, including purchase and sale agreements and shareholder or partnership agreements
• Participating in the preparation of financing documentation in connection with transactions
• Overseeing the preparation of share capital structures and corporate documentation related to corporate and tax reorganizations
• Drafting and reviewing legal opinions and other transaction-related documents

Your Profile

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• 5 to 7 years of experience in business law, primarily in corporate and transactional matters
• Solid experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Knowledge of transactional financing
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent command of French and advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple files and tight deadlines
• Team-oriented, versatile and proactive

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance and retirement plan
• Employee assistance program.
• Several weeks of vacation starting in the first year
• Additional time off during the holiday season
• Hybrid work model
• A people-focused firm and collaborative work environment
• Social activities and a strong commitment to employee well-being