Corporate and Commercial Associate

Job summary

Position: Junior Associate, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years) Location: Ottawa, Ontario Company: SKS Law LLP SKS Law LLP is seeking an associate lawyer with 3+ years of corporate and commercial law experience to join our Ottawa office. This role is ideal for a practical, motivated lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients, supporting a broad range of business matters, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team. Responsibilities: Manage corporate and commercial files with appropriate supervision, including incorporations, reorganizations, share and asset purchases, financi…

Job details

Position: Junior Associate, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years) Location: Ottawa, Ontario Company: SKS Law LLP SKS Law LLP is seeking an associate lawyer with 3+ years of corporate and commercial law experience to join our Ottawa office. This role is ideal for a practical, motivated lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients, supporting a broad range of business matters, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team. Responsibilities: Manage corporate and commercial files with appropriate supervision, including incorporations, reorganizations, share and asset purchases, financings, contract drafting and review, and other transactional matters. Provide practical, business-minded advice to clients on corporate governance, commercial arrangements, and transaction-related matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate and commercial documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, resolutions, and service agreements. Conduct legal research and support transaction structuring and due diligence as appropriate. Work closely with clients, colleagues, and external advisors to deliver coordinated, practical advice. Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical service. Contribute to a collegial team environment and support practice development initiatives where appropriate. Qualifications: LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, ideally with experience supporting a range of transactional and advisory matters. Demonstrated ability to manage files effectively, with attention to detail and sound judgment. Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced corporate practice. Fluency in English is required; French-English bilingualism is an asset. What We Offer: Compensation range: starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience, together with benefits and eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Mentorship from experienced corporate and commercial counsel. A collegial, supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development. How to Apply: This posting is for an existing vacancy. SKS Law LLP does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Third-party job boards or application platforms may, however, use artificial intelligence tools as part of their own processes. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any other relevant supporting documents to alison.madge@skslaw.ca. Please include "Corporate and Commercial Associate Application" in the email subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SKS Law LLP is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Note: All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. https://skslaw.ca/our-team/

What you’ll do

Manage corporate and commercial files, including incorporations and contract drafting. Provide practical advice to clients and support transaction structuring and due diligence.

Requirements

Candidates must have an LL.B. or J.D. and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. A minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate and commercial law is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Discretionary Bonus

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• email · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Contract Drafting
• Negotiation
• Legal Research
• Client Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Business Advice
• Transaction Structuring
• Due Diligence
• Interpersonal Skills
• Governance
• Advisory Matters