Corporate Legal Counsel

Job summary

The Corporate Counsel will draft and negotiate commercial agreements while providing legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and securities matters. They will also support capital markets activities, M&A integration, and various corporate projects.

Job details

Our Client 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 REF#1807

What you’ll do

The Corporate Counsel will draft and negotiate commercial agreements while providing legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and securities matters. They will also support capital markets activities, M&A integration, and various corporate projects.

Requirements

Candidates need 2-4 years of post-call legal experience in corporate or securities law from a leading law firm or in-house environment. Strong contract drafting skills and exposure to financial services or capital markets are preferred.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate Law
• Securities Law
• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Capital Markets
• Investment Banking
• M&A Integration
• Corporate Governance
• Commercial Law

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting