Senior Counsel — M&A & Commercial Strategy

TMX Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide expert legal advice on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and commercial matters. You will manage legal risks across corporate transactions, drafting and negotiating complex agreements while integrating acquisitions smoothly. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of legal experience, M&A expertise, and demonstrate strong negotiation skills. This hybrid role will require 3-5 days/week in the office, offering a dynamic environment to support strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed member of a Canadian Law Society (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, primarily gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house counsel.
• Expertise in leading M&A transactions (inception through post-acquisition integration).
• Superior drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Experience in corporate and commercial matters, translating legal concepts into business-oriented advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the legal aspects of M&A transactions from due diligence to post-acquisition integration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Advise on post-acquisition legal integration matters and corporate governance.
• Identify and assess legal risks across various business functions.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when required.

Skills

Licensed member of a Canadian Law Society

5+ years of legal experience

M&A transaction expertise

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Strategic legal advice

Detail-oriented organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Professionalism and integrity

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Job description

A leading financial services company in Toronto seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide expert legal advice on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and commercial matters. You will manage legal risks across corporate transactions, drafting and negotiating complex agreements while integrating acquisitions smoothly. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of legal experience, M&A expertise, and demonstrate strong negotiation skills. This hybrid role will require 3-5 days/week in the office, offering a dynamic environment to support strategic growth initiatives.