Corporate/Commercial & Private M&A Associate

Remote Corporate/Commercial & Private M&A Associate (4+Years) Location: Remote (Ontario) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Our client, a well-established and growing business law firm, is seeking a Corporate/Commercial & Private M&A Associate to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys advising entrepreneurs, private companies, and investors on a broad range of business transactions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate, commercial, and private M&A matters while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote practice within Ontario. Key Responsibilities Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, and other business-related contracts. Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset purchase transactions. Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring. Prepare and negotiate transaction documents and closing deliverables. Advise clients on corporate governance, reorganizations, incorporations, amalgamations, and other corporate transactions. Manage files independently and provide practical, business-focused legal advice. Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional client service. Qualifications Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 4 plus years of experience practicing Corporate/Commercial Law and Private M&A. Demonstrated experience handling business transactions, including share and asset purchase agreements. Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple files and deadlines. Commitment to providing high-quality legal services and client-focused solutions. Compensation Compensation will be competitive and based on the successful candidate's level of experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Expected salary ranges: $120,000 – $160,000 Why Join Fully remote opportunity within Ontario. Exposure to a diverse range of corporate, commercial, and private M&A transactions. Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility. Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment. Strong platform for professional development and long-term career growth.

Advise clients on corporate and commercial law matters, including drafting and negotiating business contracts and shareholder agreements. Manage mergers and acquisitions by conducting due diligence and preparing transaction documents.

Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with over 4 years of experience in Corporate/Commercial Law and Private M&A. Requires strong analytical, drafting, and time-management skills for independent remote work.

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• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Private M&A
• Legal Drafting
• Negotiation
• Due Diligence
• Transaction Structuring
• Corporate Governance
• Shareholder Agreements
• Asset Purchase Agreements
• Share Purchase Agreements
• Client Relationship Management

• Legal
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Ontario, Canada

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available