Legal Counsel, M&A

BJRC Recruiting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm in Toronto is seeking a mid-senior level legal professional to draft and negotiate transaction documents and manage external counsel. Candidates should have 2-6 years of corporate M&A experience and a license to practice in Ontario. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and drafting skills are required. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of CA$150,000 to CA$275,000.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of corporate M&A experience.
• Experience with private equity, debt or funds is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of transaction documents.
• Review and negotiate various firm-related agreements.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams.
• Manage and direct external legal counsel and advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Education

License to practice in Ontario

Job description

Overview

Our client is a private equity firm in Downtown Toronto.

Base pay range

CA$150,000.00/yr - CA$275,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of transaction documents, including purchase agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters
• Review and negotiate various firm-related agreements, contracts, and supporting documentation
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate closely with internal teams on transactional and firm-wide matters
• Manage and direct external legal counsel and advisors to support transactions and related initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of corporate M&A experience.
• Experience with private equity, debt or funds is an asset but not required.
• A license to practice in Ontario.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and drafting skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Law Practice