Commercial Lawyer and Contracting Specialist

1 week ago


Old Toronto, Canada BDO Canada LLP Full time

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting, tax, financial advisory and consulting firm. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our Office of the General Counsel in Toronto.

Company Overview

We are built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and clients. Our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insights they can trust. Our National office is looking for a skilled Commercial Lawyer to undertake a broad range of duties.

Job Description

The successful candidate will report to Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, and be responsible for:

  • Providing expert advice to BDO's service lines across Canada on commercial contracts and transaction documents.
  • Advising the business on key contractual terms, assessing legal and business risk within the context of Firm policy and market practice.
  • Continuously developing and improving upon contracting processes, resources, and precedents.
  • Driving innovation and contributing to process improvements using digital tools and strategies.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive total cash compensation package, we offer flexible benefits, a market-leading personal time off policy, and opportunities for learning and development.

Requirements and Qualifications

We are seeking a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario with 2-4 years of experience gained from a leading law firm or in-house legal department in corporate and commercial law. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Superior academic credentials.
  • An ability to communicate, draft and negotiate agreements at an advanced level in French (asset).
  • Persuasive communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, both in the legal and business communities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present legal opinions, arguments and information in a clear manner.
  • Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills to effectively manage a high volume of files and projects with competing deadlines.
About Us

BDO is committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.



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