Resource Lawyer, EHG

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Osler Works – Transactional leads the way in delivering corporate and commercial transaction solutions. By pairing the expertise of our specialized team of lawyers and business professionals with modernized processes and the best of legal technology, we deliver better outcomes, improved efficiencies, and lower, predictable legal fees for our clients.

We are looking for a Resource Lawyer, EHG to join our team to enhance our service delivery model for early and growth stage venture clients for their corporate transactions, such as incorporations and financings. This role will work alongside our leading legal professionals in our Emerging and High Growth Companies Group.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with leading legal professionals in our Emerging and High Growth Companies Group on corporate transactions (including financings) for early and growth stage venture clients
• Assist in the formation, organization and reorganization of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents based on venture-backed industry standards
• Support and facilitate transaction closings and prepare related documents using leading legal technologies
• Review entity records and conduct due diligence reviews for onboarding or transactional matters, prepare due diligence reports, remedial documentation and other related documents
• Assist with the administration of stock option plans and other general corporate matters
• Create and maintain capitalization tables, including through the use of cap table management software and legal entity management software
• Maintain SAFE, share, option, warrant and convertible debt registers
• Update and maintain our legal entity management software and assist with other transactional and administrative matters as required.
• Proactively seek opportunities to leverage existing and future legal technologies on corporate transactions with early and growth stage venture clients
• Contribute to the continued design and improvement of our enhanced service delivery model for early and growth stage venture clients
• Assist with gathering and analyzing data for our leading Deal Points Report: Venture Capital Financings
• Input deal data into internal deal tracking software

Position Requirements:

• Called to the Alberta Bar (new calls are welcome to apply)
• Have corporate law experience, specifically in M&A, Private Equity, and/or Capital Markets
• Ideally have prior experience with due diligence, contract analysis, closings, and other routine elements of complex transactions
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• A high technology proficiency and are adaptable to change
• "Roll up your sleeves" attitude
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

Accessibility and Accommodation
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.