Corporate Lawyer - Permanent - 19413

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$110,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Work collaboratively on corporate law matters, including incorporations, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions, with opportunities to independently manage business purchases and sales. Draft commercial and shareholder agreements, loan agreements, and other contracts, and advise on corporate reorganizations and their tax implications.

Job details

About The Opportunity LRO is working with a prestigious local law firm as their Corporate Law practice grows. This Associate position offers a junior lawyer with two plus years of relevant experience the opportunity to work directly with a diverse group of clients across sectors. If you are ambitious and driven, but strive to work in a collegial environment, this opportunity is worthy of your time. Duties include but are not limited to: Working collaboratively in the firm’s Corporate Law practice on incorporations, mergers & acquisitions Contribute to commercial transactions with the opportunity to manage business purchase and sale independently Prepare commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, loan agreements and other commercial agreements Work on corporate reorganizations- providing advice regarding taxation implications About You The successful candidate will have the following: A Degree in Law from an accredited institution Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. A Minimum of two years of relevant experience in Corporate Law. A Strong desire to grow as a legal professional working with experienced lawyers in the short term, but with the drive to build the practice area long term Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to distinguish the firm with client-centric solutions Strong technical skills in document production, management and docketing About the Job This role is a full time, permanent opportunity with compensation of between $110,000 to $150,000 with an additional variable. Downtown office with exceptional team and hybrid work arrangement that respects the demands of the role and recognizes the need for flexibility. Seasoned legal professionals to guide your career in an environment that fosters tenure and recognition. How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to lmcdougall@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19413. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a law degree from an accredited institution, good-standing membership with the Law Society of Ontario, and at least two years of relevant corporate law experience. The candidate should be motivated to develop a legal practice, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate technical proficiency in document production, management, and docketing.