Partner

BJRC Recruiting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

BJRC Recruiting in Toronto is seeking a partner-level lawyer with a portable book of business to lead client mandates and drive growth across practice groups. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-border teams and leveraging the firm’s platform to expand client relationships.

Candidates should have a strong track record in business development, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to operate autonomously within a collaborative firm structure.

Qualifications

• Partner with a portable book of business.
• Experience in Corporate, Securities, Tax, Regulatory, CRE, Employment & Labour, or niche practices (e.g., Gaming, IP).
• Strong client relationships and demonstrated business development track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a book of business; lead client mandates.
• Collaborate with lawyers across practice groups and jurisdictions, including cross-border work.
• Mentor and support associates and junior lawyers.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth with business development and internal referrals.

Skills

Portable book of business

Cross-border experience

Client relationships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Autonomy

Job description

BJRC Recruiting · Toronto, Canada (On-site)

About us

Our client is an entrepreneurial, Bay Street law firm with a strong presence in Toronto and expanding cross-border capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients within your respective practice area (e.g., corporate, securities, tax, regulatory, commercial real estate, etc.)
• Manage and grow an existing book of business, while leveraging the firm’s platform to expand client relationships
• Lead client mandates and act as a key relationship partner
• Collaborate with lawyers across practice groups and jurisdictions, including cross-border work
• Contribute to the growth of the firm through business development and internal referrals
• Mentor and support associates and junior lawyers
• Partner-level position based in Toronto
• Entrepreneurial platform with strong support for practice growth
• Compensation model that rewards both origination and collaboration
• Cross-border opportunities with integrated Canada-U.S. work
• Strong in-office culture
• Opportunity to play a key role in the firm’s continued expansion, including potential growth in Western Canada

Requirements

• Partner with a portable book of business
• Experience in one of the following areas: Corporate, Securities, Tax, Regulatory, Commercial Real Estate, Employment & Labour, or niche practices (e.g., Gaming, Film Finance, Trade Finance, IP)
• Strong client relationship skills and demonstrated business development track record
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in contributing to a growing platform
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to operate autonomously while integrating within a broader firm structure