Associate Lawyer

Waterloo, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$100,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Lead corporate and commercial matters for professional clients, including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, closings, reorganizations, incorporations, and ongoing corporate maintenance. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, manage client files and relationships, and mentor summer and articling students.

Job details

We are looking for a driven Corporate and Commercial Associate Lawyer who wants meaningful files, the opportunity to forge strong client relationships, and real responsibility from day one. We invite applications from candidates who pursue matters through to resolution, follow up proactively, and remain focused on achieving results. You will get the depth and variety of a multi-disciplinary firm while also taking carriage of files and developing client relationships from the outset. You will also enjoy a collegial environment, genuine investment in your development, and a compensation package designed to reward hard work, competence and results. Duties & Responsibilities Representing Professionals, Working Closely With Clients Including Dentists, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Veterinarians, Family Physicians, And Specialists. You Will Take Ownership Of Meaningful Pieces Of That Practice From The Start, Including Acting as the principal lawyer on large commercial and corporate mergers and acquisitions, including asset purchases and sales, share purchases and sales, due diligence and closing processes, reorganizations, and amalgamations Advising clients directly on various corporate matters, including incorporations, reorganizations, amalgamations, and ongoing corporate maintenance Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, franchise agreements, contractor agreements, and employment agreements Working alongside a capable team of partners, associate lawyers and staff Mentoring summer and articling students as your own book of work grows This Role May Be Right for You If You assume responsibility for each file from the start and proactively identify and advance the next steps You welcome meaningful client responsibility and the opportunity to grow through it You want your effort and results reflected directly in your compensation and career growth You exercise sound judgment in addressing and resolving issues independently You are focused on building a career and a practice Qualifications We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: 1-6 years of post-call experience in corporate and commercial law, with experience in real estate, wills and estate planning and administration being an additional asset Excellent written and oral communication skills A self-starter who can independently manage multiple files and competing deadlines Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills A collaborative spirit paired with a genuine drive to solve challenging problems Comfort working at pace in a fast-moving practice area Sound business judgment A motivation to excel in the practice of law Why Join? A genuine path to grow your practice and your compensation as you prove yourself Collegial and inclusive workplace culture Opportunities for professional development and mentorship Flexible hybrid work arrangements Competitive compensation and benefits, including: Bonus pay RRSP matching Parental leave top-up Dental, vision, and life insurance Employee assistance program Paid time off Free on-site parking Firm social events We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations you may require. Ability to Commute/Relocate Waterloo, ON: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred). Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterloo, ON Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have 1–6 years of post-call experience in corporate and commercial law; experience in real estate or wills and estate planning and administration is an asset. They should be self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, effective communicators, able to manage multiple files and deadlines, and demonstrate sound judgment and a collaborative approach.