Strategic Corporate Counsel — M&A & Governance

RJS LAW Professional Corporation; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RJS LAW Professional Corporation in Markham seeks an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer with 3-5 years post-call experience to handle a broad range of client matters and to support transactions, governance and regulatory compliance.

You will manage client files from intake to completion, draft and negotiate agreements, and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders while staying current on industry developments.

Qualifications

• A law degree (J.D./LL.B.) from a Canadian law school.
• Licensed to practise law in Ontario and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3-5 years of post-call experience in corporate/commercial law, gained in private practice.
• Hands-on experience running client files, with the ability to manage matters independently with little to no supervision.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and research skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to business clients.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple matters and deadlines.
• A client-focused, business-minded approach (in-house or outsourced in-house experience is an asset).
• Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Financing experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support transactions, including M&A, reorganizations and financings.
• Advise on corporate governance, business structures and regulatory compliance.
• Act as outsourced in-house counsel for select clients, which includes attending meetings, understanding their business objectives and giving practical, business-focused guidance.
• Manage your own files from intake to completion.
• Collaborate with colleagues and client stakeholders, and stay current on legislative and industry developments.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Research

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Client focus

Commercial real estate

Commercial financing

Education

Law degree (J.D./LL.B.) from a Canadian law school

Job description

RJS LAW Professional Corporation in Markham seeks an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer with 3-5 years post-call experience to handle a broad range of client matters and to support transactions, governance and regulatory compliance.

You will manage client files from intake to completion, draft and negotiate agreements, and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders while staying current on industry developments.