Overview
This role supports a growing practice focused on investment funds and private equity clients. The organization is fully remote and collaborative, with an emphasis on solutions-oriented problem solving, strong communication, and adopting new technologies and approaches.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead the development of new models of legal services in the investments/private equity practice area, deploying technology and alternative resources where appropriate, including process improvement and project management.
- Work closely with Transaction Managers in a team lead or supervisory capacity, supporting and managing diligence projects across various deal types and subject matters, with a particular focus on private equity transactions.
- Assist in the review and quality control of documents throughout the M&A diligence process.
- Liaise with deal lawyers and/or clients.
- Support growing work for private equity clients, including managing and reviewing documents such as Limited Partner Agreements, Side Letters and other investment related documents.
- Identify and develop client opportunities through business development and marketing activities.
- Leverage networking opportunities.
- Support marketing leadership to help build business and position the organization as industry leaders and experts.
- Participate in internal networking through practice group and office engagement to build relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered and develop practical solutions that solve client problems, including through consultative discussions with clients and prospective clients.
- Support and advise analysts, technologists, and others designing and building solutions.
- Provide subject matter expertise and conduct quality control of relevant work, including designing processes for efficient quality control and process management.
- Develop expertise in using legal technology for document review and analysis, data room management, and project management.
- Support growth of proprietary software by recommending use cases and demonstrating opportunities to relevant clients.
- Support the development of more junior staff and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture by serving as a mentor and resource.
Requirements
- Experience: 3–5 years of legal work experience with significant exposure to investments and private equity related work, clients, and structures.
- Attention to detail: Commitment to producing accurate, consistent, high-quality work product under fast-moving timelines.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the professional maturity to act as a trusted liaison for senior leadership and clients.
- Tech-forward mindset: Familiarity with legal tech (VDRs, document management, project management software) and enthusiasm for adopting new tools and GenAI.
- Leadership: Proven ability to mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, positive team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in private equity/funds, financial services, or investment management—preferably in a corporate legal department or a law firm environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Fully remote
- Flexible work schedule
- Parental leave program
- Education budget
- Technology allowance
Location
- Full-time, remote (Canada or US)
- Limited travel may be required for business or client purposes.
Start Date
Application
Interested candidates should submit an application through the recruiting process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.