Overview
A partner organization is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Canada to support a fast-paced, publicly listed company undergoing continuous growth and transformation. This role involves advising on high-impact corporate initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, and strategic transactions. The Legal Counsel will provide guidance on securities law, public company disclosure obligations, and corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance while enabling informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic corporate transactions including M&A, divestitures, and minority investments by assisting with due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing legal risks
- Advise on securities law compliance, continuous disclosure obligations, regulatory filings, and public company governance requirements
- Collaborate with Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and executive leadership on financial reporting, earnings disclosures, treasury matters, and equity programs
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice balancing regulatory compliance with commercial objectives
- Work with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with external counsel on cross-border and complex matters
- Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, corporate policies, and governance frameworks
- Build strong relationships across the organization and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Requirements
- Called to the Bar in a Canadian province with a J.D. or LL.B. and a strong academic background in law
- 4–6+ years of experience in corporate law, securities law, M&A, or a combination of private practice and in-house roles
- Strong knowledge of public company reporting obligations, securities regulations, and corporate governance best practices
- Proven experience supporting corporate transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documentation
- Ability to assess legal risk while providing practical, commercially sound advice aligned with business priorities
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in complex and fast-moving environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior business leaders
- Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 (plus potential bonuses and additional incentives)
- Performance-based bonuses and discretionary compensation programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, life, and accident insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plans and financial wellbeing programs
- Flexible remote-first work model with occasional in-person collaboration
- Learning and development opportunities including access to professional training resources
Location
- This position is based in Canada.