Legal Counsel, Corporate/Securities
A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Corporate/Securities Counsel to join its Toronto-based legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build a sophisticated in-house practice with exposure to corporate, commercial, securities and regulatory matters.
The Role
The Corporate Counsel will work closely with senior members of the legal team and business stakeholders across a dynamic, highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor and bespoke business agreements
- Providing legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters
- Supporting capital markets and investment banking activities
- Advising on applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements
- Supporting new business initiatives, transactions and corporate projects
- Assisting with M&A integration and corporate governance matters
- Providing broader legal support across the organization as required
The mandate offers meaningful exposure beyond traditional commercial contracting, including securities/regulatory, transactional and corporate matters.
Ideal Candidate
- 2 to 4 years of post-call legal experience
- Experience from a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house environment
- Corporate/commercial experience with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Exposure to securities, capital markets or financial services is preferred
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, concise advice
- Confident communicator who can effectively negotiate and work with senior stakeholders
- Collaborative, low-ego and eager to learn and develop
- Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment