Senior Lawyer – Business Law

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. in Montréal is seeking an experienced Business Law Lawyer to join a boutique private practice recognized for high-quality work and a stable client base. The role offers a path to partnership within a medium-term growth plan.

You will advise SMEs on corporate matters, work on strategic mandates, and collaborate with partners in a non-hierarchical environment while contributing to business development and firm life.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the Québec Bar.
• Ten years of business law private practice experience.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Interest in SMEs and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Advise SMEs on complex corporate and commercial matters.
• Work on strategic business law mandates requiring high-level analysis.
• Serve as trusted advisor to long-standing clients and build durable relationships.
• Participate in legal and strategic discussions on assigned files.
• Collaborate with partners and internal team in a non-hierarchical environment.
• Contribute to business development activities.
• Engage in the life of the firm and its medium- and long-term planning.

Skills

Legal expertise

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Business development

Autonomy

Team work

Bilingual French/English

Job description

Approved by Lépine Talent, this position is intended for an experienced Business Law Lawyer seeking to grow within a boutique private practice firm recognized for the quality of its legal work, the sophistication of its matters, and the stability of its client base. This opportunity is part of a medium-term growth plan and offers a potential path to partnership.

Firm Overview

Our client is a well-established Montréal law firm specializing in business law, serving a clientele primarily composed of SMEs, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and industry-leading companies.

The firm’s practice is built on long-standing business relationships, a strong volume of repeat business, and a high level of referrals, particularly from professionals within the business community. The firm regularly handles complex, high-value mandates, often competing directly with large firms, while maintaining a pragmatic, accessible, and highly personalized approach.

The Role

As part of its continued development, the firm is seeking to recruit a Business Law Lawyer with a minimum of ten years of private practice experience. The selected lawyer will play a key role within the practice, working closely with the partners and actively contributing to the firm’s long-term evolution, with a view toward eventual partnership.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things:

• Advising a business clientele primarily composed of SMEs on complex corporate and commercial matters
• Working on strategic business law mandates requiring a high level of legal analysis
• Acting as a trusted advisor to long-standing clients, with a focus on building durable business relationships
• Participating in legal and strategic discussions related to assigned files
• Collaborating closely with partners and the internal team in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment
• Contributing, according to interest, to the firm’s business development activities
• Taking an active role in the life of the firm and its medium- and long-term planning

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• Ten years of experience in business law acquired in private practice
• No requirement to bring an existing book of business
• Strong interest in working with SMEs and entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to grow into a partnership role
• Strong legal skills, both theoretical and practical
• Autonomy, sound professional judgment, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Functional bilingualism (French/English) considered an asset