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Corporate/Business Lawyer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

$140,000–$200,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 9, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The role involves leading and supporting M&A and corporate transactions while advising on strategic partnerships and joint ventures. The lawyer will draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements and provide business-focused legal advice to senior leadership.

Job details

Corporate/Business Lawyer Confidential Law Firm Location: Kitchener, ON or Downtown Toronto, ON Work Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: $140,000–$200,000, depending on experience The Opportunity A leading and growing Canadian law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate/commercial lawyer with experience in M&A, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, private equity, and/or complex commercial transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders on sophisticated legal matters. Key Responsibilities Lead and support M&A and corporate transactions. Advise on partnerships, joint ventures, investments, and strategic transactions. Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements and contracts. Analyze and manage legal and commercial risks associated with complex transactions. Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to senior leadership. Work with internal stakeholders and external counsel on transaction execution. Support corporate governance and general corporate matters as required. What We're Looking For 4+ years of post-call experience in Canada. Strong corporate/commercial legal experience, particularly in M&A, private equity, partnerships, joint ventures, or complex commercial contracts. Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements. Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Strong commercial judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach. Member in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of post-call experience in Canada and be a member in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society. Strong expertise in M&A, private equity, and complex commercial contracts is required.