Commercial Lawyer for Contract Review and Advisory

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada BDO Canada LLP Full time
Overview

BDO Canada LLP is a leading professional services firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and clients. Our National office in Toronto seeks a highly skilled Commercial Lawyer to join the Office of the General Counsel.

About the Role

The successful candidate will report to Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, and undertake a broad range of duties including:

  • Providing expert advice to BDO's service lines across Canada on the review, negotiation, and drafting of commercial contracts and transaction documents.
  • Collaborating with business teams to assess legal and business risk, ensuring alignment with Firm policy and market practice.
  • Developing and improving contracting processes, resources, and precedents to enhance efficiency.
  • Adopting digital tools and strategies to drive innovation and process improvements.
  • Assisting the legal team in advising the business on its activities within Canada.

We seek a dedicated professional who understands the industries we operate in, our challenges, and opportunities. The ideal candidate is positive, professional, and delivers high-quality work.

Requirements
  • A member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario with superior academic credentials.
  • 2-4 years of experience in corporate and commercial law from a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Advanced French language skills are an asset, as is an interest in leasing.
  • Persuasive communication skills, excellent oral and written communication, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
What We Offer

BDO offers competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. You'll enjoy flexible benefits, a market-leading personal time off policy, and opportunities for learning and development. We also support your personal goals outside of the office and community involvement.

Flexibility

We're committed to a blended approach that supports the flexible needs of our people, the firm, and our clients. This means creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where, and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, estimated salary based on location and industry standards.



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