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Senior Associate, Corporate Commercial
Senior Associate, Corporate CommercialHays • North York
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Senior Associate, Corporate Commercial

Senior Associate, Corporate Commercial

Hays • North York
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Your newpany

This mid-sized, full‑service business law firm is widely regarded for its deep bench of sophisticated corporatemercial practitioners and its ability to deliver Bay Street–calibre work in a more agile, collaborative environment. For decades, the firm has acted as a trusted advisor to privately heldpanies, growth‑stage ventures, and established mid‑market enterprises across Canada, providing strategic legal counsel onplex transactions, corporate structuring,ernance, andmercial risk.What sets the firm apart is its long-standing reputation for relationship-driven practice. Partners maintain direct, meaningful engagement with clients and encourage senior lawyers to play an active role in shaping deal strategy, building long-term client relationships, and influencing the direction of the practice. The corporate group is known for high-touch work, steady deal flow, and a remarkably stable partnership—offering an environment where senior lawyers can genuinely grow their practices with the full support of business-minded colleagues.The culture is pragmatic, collegial, and entrepreneurial. Lawyers who join tend to value autonomy paired with mentorship, low ego, and the opportunity to lead files rather than operate in a rigid or overly hierarchical structure. The firm is also highly supportive of practice development, providing senior corporatemercial lawyers with both the platform and resources to expand their portfolio of transactional and advisory mandates.For senior practitioners seeking a role with impact—where they can manage sophisticated work, help shape the future of the corporate group, and enjoy a balanced, supportive environment—this firm offers apelling alternative to larger, more traditional settings.

Your new role

As a Senior Corporatemercial Associate, you will bring your 5+ years of experience to successfully take the lead onplex transactions, negotiate keymercial agreements, and act as a strategic advisor to mid‑market and emerging‑growth clients. You will manage files with significant autonomy, working directly with partners while maintaining meaningful client contact.The role offers the opportunity to help shape deal strategy, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s corporatemercial practice.There is no billable target, however your efforts will be rewarded via discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance.This position offers potential for a partnership opportunity.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 5-10 years of experience in corporate/mercial law
  • Advanced legal skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice and solutions to clients
  • Strong analytical,munication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to structure, negotiate, document and close the full range of corporate,mercial and M&A transactions, including share and asset acquisitions, private equity deals and corporate reorganizations
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple client files

What you'll get in return

Joining this firm means stepping into a highly supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is genuinely valued. You’ll benefit from ample autonomy, direct client exposure, and the ability to meaningfully influence both files and the strategic direction of the corporate group. The firm offers strong opportunities for practice growth—including business development support and a stable, longstanding client base—along with a healthy approach to work‑life balance rarely found in more traditional, hierarchical settings. You can expect a collegial culture, low‑ego partnership, and a platform that enables you to elevate your practice while enjoying long-term career stability.
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