Associate Lawyer - Capital Markets

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Advise institutional clients on capital markets and M&A transactions, including public and private offerings, plans of arrangement, and other business combinations. Draft and review transaction agreements, prospectuses, continuous disclosure documents, and general corporate documents while contributing to transaction teams.

Job details

Our client, a leading national Tier 1 law firm, is seeking a talented mid-level associate with strong credentials to join the Capital Markets Group in its Calgary office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious associate eager to work alongside blue-chip institutional clients, gain top-tier experience, and accelerate their career on a premier platform. Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of post-call experience at a national or international law firm, with substantial exposure to capital markets and M&A transactions. The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude, a team orientation, an exceptional commitment to client service, and a proven work ethic. Skills & Experience: Significant experience advising on capital markets and M&A transactions, including public and private offerings, plans of arrangement, and other business combination transactions Strong working knowledge of securities laws, corporate governance principles, M&A concepts, continuous disclosure obligations, and stock exchange requirements Proficiency in drafting and reviewing prospectuses, subscription agreements, underwriting agreements, arrangement agreements and other business combination agreements, continuous disclosure documents, and general corporate documents Experience acting for issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions and/or for purchasers and targets in M&A transactions (an asset) A desire to take on significant responsibility and leadership roles on transaction teams Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to ongoing professional development Strong academic credentials and a record of excellence Strong interpersonal and client-service skills Creative problem-solving skills and sound commercial judgment The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Excellent written and oral communication skills The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Must be qualified to practice law in Alberta Our client is offering the following: Competitive tier-one base salary. Competitive tier-one bonus program. Signing bonus consideration. Comprehensive health benefits. Educational incentives to support professional development. Relocation package available, if applicable. How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via LinkedIn or by emailing their CV and transcripts in confidence to Stacy Cowan at stacy@urbanlegal.ca At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 6 years of post-call experience at a national or international law firm, substantial capital markets and M&A experience, and qualification to practice law in Alberta. Strong academic credentials, securities law knowledge, drafting ability, client-service skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities are required.