Senior Corporate Counsel: M&A, PE & JVs

Northview Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Northview Law is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Lawyer for our Toronto team. We require 4–5+ years of post-bar experience handling sophisticated corporate and commercial matters and direct client engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiating skills, good business judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions end-to-end, including due diligence, structuring, and strategic advice.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of post-bar experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience with complex commercial contracts and negotiations.
• M&A experience is an asset; private equity, joint ventures, and partnerships are assets.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Lead and assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Advise on private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate reorganizations.
• Structure and negotiate commercial arrangements while identifying and managing legal and business risks.
• Conduct and manage due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that supports clients' business objectives.
• Manage multiple files and transactions efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Negotiation skills

Drafting contracts

Client management

Education

Ontario bar admission

Job description

Northview Law is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Lawyer for our Toronto team. We require 4–5+ years of post-bar experience handling sophisticated corporate and commercial matters and direct client engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiating skills, good business judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions end-to-end, including due diligence, structuring, and strategic advice.