Job Description
This is an onsite role - based in downtown Toronto
Our client is a boutique law firm that thrives on innovation and agility. They don't do average---they're the legal powerhouse behind businesses that refuse to settle. Whether it's corporate, franchising, or both, they cut through the noise to deliver results. In a fast-moving market, they set themselves apart by combining a client-centric approach with cutting-edge technology to provide smarter, faster legal solutions. Their mission is to empower businesses with comprehensive legal support, helping them scale, stay compliant, and navigate complex challenges with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Transactional Work: Lead and execute M\&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring transactions ($250K--$50M range).
- Corporate Advisory: Provide legal counsel on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
- Franchise Law: Develop franchise systems for franchisors and manage disclosure; advise franchisees on disclosures, compliance, and franchisor negotiations.
- Client \& Business Development: Cultivate and expand client relationships, leveraging an existing portfolio and new opportunities to drive revenue growth.
- Leadership \& Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior lawyers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Contract \& Document Management: Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
- Due Diligence: Conduct legal due diligence for transactions, identifying potential risks and liabilities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to domestic and international corporate laws, addressing jurisdictional challenges.
- Strategic Counsel: Partner with clients to align legal strategies with business goals.
Requirements
- 8 years in corporate and/or franchise law with a strong transactional background.
- Proven track record with deal sizes ranging from $250K to $50M.
- A partial or full book of business is a strong asset.
- Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and inspire junior legal professionals.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to navigate complex legal matters with precision and strategy.
Benefits
- You have a team to support you, including deal clerks, admin, full billing, marketing, and business development.
- Working at a company that is not the standard, they aim to challenge the status quo.
- A team of high-caliber legal professionals driven by integrity and excellence.
- On-site gym, golf simulator, bar, and pool table - they like to have fun and build relationships.
