Ontario - General Commercial Lawyer

Overview

This role is with a Canadian law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated, business-minded legal counsel with a client-embedded approach.

The team works alongside General Counsel, the C-suite, and founders to build scalable legal capacity where and when needed. Success is measured by deals closed, risks avoided, and businesses built—not by hours billed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support in commercial contracting and general business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships across the business.
• Work with clients through senior mandates and direct client contact.

Requirements

• A law degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ legal practice experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles and general business law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial work (drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements).
• Practical related in-house and/or private practice experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time or reduced schedule options.
• No billable hour targets, no lockstep, no partnership tournament.
• Compensation that reflects the work performed.

Location

• Ontario.