Associate Lawyer

Our client is looking for an Associate Lawyer to join our respected firm in our corporate department. Our firm has a collegial, team focused approach to the practice of law. We offer a competitive wage, benefits package and encourage work / life balance. Our office is located just minutes from Kempenfelt Bay in beautiful Barrie, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for both assisting supervising lawyers with, and maintaining carriage of their own, corporate files, including but not limited to drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders agreements and commercial contracts. Handle incorporations, reorganizations, amalgamations, and corporate governance matters. Conducting legal research and due diligence, meeting with clients and working and communicating with lawyers and other support staff, both internal and external.

Requirements

• LL. B or JD and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• A minimum 3-5 years of experience with a law firm in corporate law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organizational / project management skills.
• Sound judgment, strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as cohesively and collaboratively with supervising lawyers and support staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial outlook and willingness to participate and support business development and client relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills with a client experience focus.
• Residential, condominium and land development, wills / estates practice experience is also an asset.
• Ability to adapt and innovate to deal with change.

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