Lawyer - Business Law (3-6 years)

Job summary

The associate will advise corporations and financial institutions on a full spectrum of corporate, M&A, and securities matters. Responsibilities include handling complex domestic and cross-border transactions across various industry sectors.

Job details

The Team Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an associate for the Corporate, M&A and Securities team of the Montréal office. The lawyers who comprise our global corporate, M&A and securities practice advise corporations and financial institutions across the full spectrum of industry matters including public takeovers, private M&A, joint ventures, disposals, debt and equity capital markets, governance, general commercial and corporate advisory matters. With significant experience in regional, national and international corporate, M&A and securities matters, we are well positioned to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions in both emerging and developed markets. Our lawyers have a broad range of experience representing all parties in capital markets transactions, including issuers, underwriters, placement agents and selling shareholders. Similarly, in the M&A space, we regularly represent buyers, sellers, financial advisers, funds and shareholders. Our lawyers are strategically positioned in the world’s leading business and financial markets, enabling us to handle and fully coordinate transactions across key industry sectors including energy, financial institutions, infrastructure, mining and commodities, technology and innovation, transport and life sciences and healthcare. Skills and Experience Required Have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar position; Strong organizational abilities and willingness to take initiative; Commercial awareness and ability to build excellent relationships with clients; Excellent team player; Attention to detail; Excellent spoken and written English and French. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals, working within an established Canadian law firm, a member of an international legal practice. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact CANMTLHR_RH@nortonrosefulbright.com to discuss further. Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need. Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The associate will advise corporations and financial institutions on a full spectrum of corporate, M&A, and securities matters. Responsibilities include handling complex domestic and cross-border transactions across various industry sectors.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar legal position and possess strong organizational and commercial skills. Proficiency in both English and French is required for this role.

Benefits

• Inclusive environment
• Collaborative environment
• Flexibility

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate law
• M&A
• Securities law
• Public takeovers
• Private M&A
• Joint ventures
• Debt capital markets
• Equity capital markets
• Governance
• Commercial advisory
• Organizational abilities
• Initiative
• Commercial awareness
• Client relationship management
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Business Strategies
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• French Language
• Equities
• Proactivity
• Capital Markets
• Financial Market
• Written English
• Life Sciences
• Underwriting
• Selling Techniques
• Joint Ventures
• Securities (Finance)
• Equity Capital Markets

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Business Lawyer
• Lawyer (General)
• Lawyers

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