M&A Counsel - Tech Portfolio Lead (Hybrid Toronto)

Banyan Software; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Software is expanding its Toronto-based legal team to lead high-volume M&A work across a growing portfolio of software companies. The role offers a path to Portfolio General Counsel, with early focus on due diligence, deal negotiations, and closing mechanics, then broader portfolio leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of M&A experience at a mid-size or large law firm, strong tech-sector insight, and Ontario licensure (or eligibility). Hybrid work from Toronto HQ is available.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of legal experience with meaningful M&A work at a mid-size or large firm.
• Experience leading or supporting buy-side due diligence and purchase agreement negotiations.
• Familiarity with IP ownership, SaaS licensing, data privacy, and software terms.
• In-house experience at a technology company is a strong asset.
• Licensed to practice in Ontario or eligible for prompt admission.
• Cross-border M&A experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support M&A due diligence and purchase agreement negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate deal documents from LOI to closing.
• Manage external counsel and coordinate specialist advice as needed.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to portfolio companies on commercial matters.
• Build and own the legal playbook for your portfolio and transition to a Portfolio General Counsel as the structure scales.
• Collaborate in Banyan Legal Guild and share best practices across portfolios.

Skills

M&A fundamentals

Deal execution

Technical focus

Cross-border experience

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Law degree / JD

Ontario bar admission / eligible

Job description

Banyan Software is expanding its Toronto-based legal team to lead high-volume M&A work across a growing portfolio of software companies. The role offers a path to Portfolio General Counsel, with early focus on due diligence, deal negotiations, and closing mechanics, then broader portfolio leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of M&A experience at a mid-size or large law firm, strong tech-sector insight, and Ontario licensure (or eligibility). Hybrid work from Toronto HQ is available.