Senior Business Lawyer

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Law LLP is looking for a Senior Business Lawyer to join our practice. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly collaborative alternative legal service provider, and to work alongside legal professionals who value a client centric working environment.

The responsibilities in this role are :

• Lead significant client engagements, including but not limited to complex corporate reorganizations, domestic and international purchase and sale transitions, domestic and international joint ventures, debt and equity financings, and advise on complex corporate governance matters
• Be a self-starter, and be motivated by excellent work and highly engaged colleagues
• Supervise junior lawyers and corporate law clerks
• Analyze and assess new opportunities with respect to, among other things, legal fee estimates and staffing requirements
• Develop internal business relationships across each of BDO Canada’s service lines
• Support the growth of BDO Law through talent acquisition, development and knowledge management

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• You are a member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction
• You have a minimum of 5+ years of Business Law experience at a recognized national or local law firm
• You have outstanding academic and professional credentials
• You have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and are highly collaborative in nature
• You enjoy working in a cross-functional environment
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and possess a high level of attention to detail
• You value teamwork, integrity, client centricity, and high-quality detailed work
• You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• You are able to work effectively with all levels of staff and management

Pay Range : $175,000-$325,000