Business Law Lawyer – Transactional

Job summary

The role involves participating in corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings while independently managing specific mandates. The lawyer will also advise clients on corporate law matters and negotiate various commercial agreements.

Job details

Business Law Lawyer – Transactional Leading / Renowned Firm Are you a lawyer with approximately 3+ years of experience practicing in business law, with strong exposure to transactions and corporate reorganizations? Are you detail-oriented, driven by excellence, and looking for a role that offers a healthy work-life balance with reasonable billable targets? Would you like to grow within a leading firm recognized for its strong profitability, well-established structure, and ability to remain agile and opportunistic? Get in touch with us! This firm stands out for its collaborative approach, commitment to talent development, and emphasis on both professional and personal well-being—allowing its lawyers to build sustainable careers while working on sophisticated, high-quality matters. What you’ll find at this firm: * Sophisticated and diverse files comparable to those handled by top-tier national firms, serving a high-quality client base; * A strong mentorship culture with access to experienced and highly regarded professionals; * A genuine long-term career development opportunity within a growing team. Due to continued growth of its Montréal office, our client is seeking a Business Law Associate who is eager to build a dynamic, stimulating, and rewarding practice. In this role, you will: * Participate in a variety of corporate transactions (mergers & acquisitions, financings, restructurings, and other strategic operations); * Independently manage certain mandates or components of transactions, including client and stakeholder coordination; * Advise clients on corporate law matters (incorporation, governance, compliance) and negotiate commercial agreements (shareholder agreements, share and asset purchase agreements, partnerships, co-ownership agreements). You bring: * Membership in the Barreau du Québec with approximately 3+ years of experience; * Relevant experience in corporate transactions, commercial law, and restructurings gained at a leading law firm; * Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English. Looking for a growing environment, strong work-life balance, and highly competitive conditions where you can develop your practice while working with a loyal and well-established client base? We would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE? We look forward to meeting you! Please send us your application in complete confidentiality at: [email protected] [[email protected]], specifying the reference number: 26-0206P. If you would prefer to discuss this opportunity in more detail before submitting your resume, our team will be happy to provide you with additional information. Me Jacinthe Landry Me Freddy Bui Catherine De Guire Josée Lapierre 514.395.1115 We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We value diversity and adhere to the principles of employment equity. Professional coaching services are available (additional fees apply). CNESST – Permit Number: AP-2000442

What you’ll do

The role involves participating in corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings while independently managing specific mandates. The lawyer will also advise clients on corporate law matters and negotiate various commercial agreements.

Requirements

Candidates must be members of the Barreau du Québec with approximately 3+ years of experience in corporate transactions and commercial law. Fluency in both written and oral French and English is required.

Benefits

• Work-life Balance • Talent Development • Mentorship

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate Transactions
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance
• Contract Negotiation
• Legal Drafting
• French Language
• English Language

Job areas

• Legal
• Consulting