Job opportunity
Corporate Legal Counsel
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A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Corporate/Securities Counsel to join its Toronto-based legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build a sophisticated in-house practice with exposure to corporate, commercial, securities and regulatory matters.
The Role
The Corporate Counsel will work closely with senior members of the legal team and business stakeholders across a dynamic, highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities will include:
Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor and bespoke business agreements
Providing legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters
Supporting capital markets and investment banking activities
Advising on applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements
Supporting new business initiatives, transactions and corporate projects
Assisting with M&A integration and corporate governance matters
Providing broader legal support across the organization as required
The mandate offers meaningful exposure beyond traditional commercial contracting, including securities/regulatory, transactional and corporate matters.
Ideal Candidate
2–4 years of post-call legal experience practising Corporate and/or Securities law from a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house environment
Corporate/commercial experience with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Exposure to securities, capital markets or financial services is preferred
Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, concise advice
Confident communicator who can effectively negotiate and work with senior stakeholders
Collaborative, low-ego and eager to learn and develop
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Apply on source site The Role
The Corporate Counsel will work closely with senior members of the legal team and business stakeholders across a dynamic, highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities will include:
Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor and bespoke business agreements
Providing legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters
Supporting capital markets and investment banking activities
Advising on applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements
Supporting new business initiatives, transactions and corporate projects
Assisting with M&A integration and corporate governance matters
Providing broader legal support across the organization as required
The mandate offers meaningful exposure beyond traditional commercial contracting, including securities/regulatory, transactional and corporate matters.
Ideal Candidate
2–4 years of post-call legal experience practising Corporate and/or Securities law from a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house environment
Corporate/commercial experience with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Exposure to securities, capital markets or financial services is preferred
Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, concise advice
Confident communicator who can effectively negotiate and work with senior stakeholders
Collaborative, low-ego and eager to learn and develop
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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