Lawyer/Partner

IQ PARTNERS Inc; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in Guelph seeks a Senior Associate specializing in Business Law and Real Estate. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate transactions, drafting agreements, and advising clients on various real estate matters, all while enjoying a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Business development support

Collegial environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-call experience in business law and real estate.
• Strong technical and transactional experience required.
• Ability to manage client relationships and complex files independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate business agreements like shareholder agreements.
• Advise clients on real estate transactions, institutional financing, and leasing.

Skills

Business Law

Real Estate

Client Relationship Management

Transactional Experience

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

JD/LLB

Job description

Our client, a well-respected and long-established law firm located in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their growing team in the areas of Business Law and Real Estate. With a modern, hybrid work environment and a strong presence in the local and national market, this firm offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a collaborative and supportive culture.

About the Opportunity:
The successful candidate will step into a leadership-track role, serving an active and expanding portfolio of clients that spans the Guelph region and beyond. This position is ideal for a motivated lawyer with a robust background in business law and real estate who is looking to continue to develop their practice within a dynamic firm known for its client-first philosophy and practical, results-driven legal solutions. The ideal candidate would have a self-sufficient practice or a mostly a self-sufficient practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on complex corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions (share and asset deals), corporate reorganizations, and acquisition financing.
• Draft and negotiate various business agreements including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and partnership arrangements.
• Support and contribute to ongoing business development efforts, nurturing relationships with professionals and key stakeholders within the community and across Canada.
• Advise clients on a wide range of real estate transactions including commercial, residential, developmental, and investor-based purchases and sales.
• Handle institutional and private financing matters, leasing transactions, and property-related issues such as severances, easements, and conversions.
• Act for both lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured financing arrangements, including syndicated lending.

Key Qualifications:

• JD/LLB and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-call experience in business law and real estate.
• Strong technical and transactional experience across both practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and complex files independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative spirit and a passion for client service.
• Strong interest in contributing to the firm’s growth and regional presence.

Why Join Our Client:

• Work within a forward-thinking and client-centered firm with a stellar local reputation.
• Hybrid work model to support work-life balance.
• Collegial, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for growth and leadership.
• A platform that supports business development and the building of long-term client relationships.

IQ PARTNERS is committed to operating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and we encourage candidates of every race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to apply for this position. We’d be happy to provide accommodation for any candidate that requires assistance due to a disability or medical need. Please contact us at 416-599-4700 or by email at [e-mail] to discuss specific accommodations.

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