Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer (3–5 Years)

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Le9pine Marketing Inc. in Montreal is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions lawyer to join its team. You will participate in all stages of major transactions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the country.

The role offers direct exposure to high-impact mandates involving strategic corporate deals, with client contact and collaborative support from tax, financing and litigation specialists.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant M&A experience.
• Bilingual (French/English) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mergers and acquisitions involving private and public companies.
• Work on acquisitions and divestitures structured as asset or share deals.
• Contribute to the legal structuring of complex transactional operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents.
• Conduct corporate and commercial due diligence.
• Prepare shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements and governance documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (tax, financing, litigation, etc.).
• Monitor file progress and coordinate the various transactional stages.
• Maintain direct contact with clients and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of legal and commercial strategies related to transactions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relations

Team oriented

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Québec Bar membership

Job description

As part of the growth of its transactional practice in Montreal, a nationally established business law firm is seeking a lawyer to join its Mergers & Acquisitions team.

The firm advises corporate, entrepreneurial and institutional clients on strategic transactions across Canada and internationally. This opportunity is suited to a professional looking to grow within a collaborative platform offering strong exposure to complex transactional mandates and multidisciplinary teams across the country.

The Role

As an Mergers and Acquisitions lawyer, you will actively participate in all stages of major transactional matters, including acquisitions, business sales, strategic investments and corporate reorganizations.

The role offers direct exposure to high-impact mandates involving significant financial and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mergers and acquisitions involving private and public companies
• Work on acquisitions and divestitures structured as asset or share deals
• Contribute to the legal structuring of complex transactional operations
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents
• Conduct corporate and commercial due diligence
• Prepare shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements and governance documents
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (tax, financing, litigation, etc.)
• Monitor file progress and coordinate the various transactional stages
• Maintain direct contact with clients and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of legal and commercial strategies related to transactions

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions or transactional business law
• Experience gained in private practice, ideally within a high-level practice
• Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial issues
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Autonomy, rigor and strong prioritization skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Team-oriented with sound professional judgment
• Bilingual (French/English)

Benefits

• Participation in major, strategic transactions
• Mentorship from recognized M&A professionals
• Direct exposure to a sophisticated business clientele
• Stimulating environment supporting rapid professional development
• Strong platform for building a long-term transactional practice
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits