Corporate/Securities Associate

2 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada BJRC Recruiting Full-time $110,000 - $180,000 Contract

BJRC Recruiting · Toronto, Canada (On-site)

About Us

Our client is a leading national full-service law firm with a strong and growing corporate practice, advising on a broad range of public M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on a range of corporate matters, with a focus on private M&A transactions
  • Support on select public and capital markets matters as needed
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including share and asset purchase agreements and ancillary agreements
  • Manage deal processes, including due diligence, closing coordination, and transaction execution
  • Work closely with partners and senior lawyers across multiple mandates
  • Coordinate with internal teams as required across corporate and securities matters
  • Manage files with partner oversight and increasing autonomy
  • Support partners on active corporate and transactional mandates
  • Full-time associate position based in Toronto
  • Collaborative, mentorship-driven environment with strong in-office presence
  • Busy and growing corporate group with a steady pipeline of transactional work
  • Opportunity to take on responsibility early and gain exposure to a variety of deals and partners

Requirements

  • Member in good standing of the Ontario Bar
  • 2–5 years of call
  • Training at a reputable firm in corporate law
  • Strong experience in public M&A, securities, capital markets and private Equity transactions
  • Ability to run files with confidence and work efficiently with partner supervision
  • Strong work ethic with demonstrated billable capacity
  • Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Adaptable, responsive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach
  • Entrepreneurial, reliable, and motivated mindset