Senior Corporate Lawyer

Marberg Staffing; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm in Barrie seeks a Senior Corporate Lawyer to provide legal advice in corporate matters and draft agreements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in corporate law and is licensed with the Law Society of Ontario. The position offers a hybrid work model and a compensation range from $150,000 to $175,000 per annum with comprehensive benefits, including mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Significant mentorship opportunities

Strong administrative support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive corporate and commercial law experience in private practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in corporate organizations.
• Draft and negotiate various corporate and commercial agreements.
• Engage in client relationship building and business development activities.

Skills

Advanced legal writing skills

Proficient English communication

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Ability to handle corporate files efficiently

Education

JD degree from a recognized law school

Licensed L1 member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Overview

Senior Corporate Lawyer for mid-sized full service law firm client, Barrie.

Marberg Job Number: 2671.

Job Type: Full-time Permanent.

Compensation: From $150,000 to $175,000 per annum, according to experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Additional Benefits: Significant mentorship and advancement opportunities, strong administrative, technical and paralegal support, a collegial and professional work environment, and an opportunity to work on complex and challenging work with a dedicated team of insolvency lawyers.

Regular Work Hours: FULL TIME WORK HOURS – 7.0 work hours per day, not including unpaid 1 hour lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (35 work hours per week).

Work Location: Hybrid with 3 days onsite and 2 days per week remote at Client\'s Barrie office. Onsite work expectations subject always to client business requirements, and may change according to client business need.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in corporate organizations and re-organizations.
• Act on structured financings, private placements, business acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of general corporate and commercial agreements.
• Handle complex files independently and collaborate with other lawyers and team members as needed.
• Engage in client relationship building and business development activities.
• Additional legal responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education: JD degree from a recognized law school.

Professional Credentials: Licensed L1 member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Preferred Work Experience

Minimum 5+ years of progressive corporate and commercial law experience in private practice.

Preferred Sector Experience: Private practice law firm experience required.

Technical and Language Skills

• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, including advanced legal writing skills, and polished, professional client presentation.

Task-Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to handle corporate and commercial files independently and efficiently.
• Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines.
• Superior attention to detail, and organized, methodical approach to completion of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills including client relations, negotiation, and advisory skills. Excellent listening skills, and the ability to provide and receive effective feedback.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to promptly provide minimum of 2 reasonably recent, qualified employment references upon request who are available to speak with either Marberg or Marberg\'s client.
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities prior to assignment start.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Satisfactory Background Checks and Employment References as required.

Application Notes

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.