KMB Law is a leading full-service business-first law firm with offices in Mississauga, Burlington and Toronto. We are a firm with rich history from 1979, led by a progressive partnership that is driven by a shared set of core values emphasizing both personal and professional respect for our lawyers and employees, community consciousness and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. We have a comprehensive offering of legal services including Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate and Land Development, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Retail \& Distribution, Wills \& Estates, as well as Civil and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Family Law and Mediation.
KMB Law is seeking a Corporate Associate with 3 - 5 years of experience in practicing Corporate/Commercial, Mergers \& Acquisitions and Franchising Law for its Burlington office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and gain direct experience in a dynamic and challenging legal environment. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong communication skills along with the professionalism to join our team.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Partner or designate, the Corporate Associate will support the corporate and franchising departments by performing a variety of substantive, complex and routine legal transactions. They are responsible for managing the process from start to finish and assigning work as appropriate.
The Corporate Associate will also be responsible for managing, developing and maintaining the relationship with the Corporate and Franchising teams to meet our client's needs.
This position is located at our Burlington location. The hours of work are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., however the successful candidate may be required to work outside of normal business hours to meet business and client needs.
Responsibilities include, among others:
- Assist Partners in managing all aspects of Corporate and Commercial and Franchising deals from start to finish focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions, business relationships, Franchise Law, and general Corporate/Commercial concerns.
- Prepare documentation related to Mergers and Acquisitions, Franchising and Commercial needs.
- Assist with negotiating and drafting of shareholder and numerous other ownership documents including but not limited to reorganization documents.
- Participate in the education of articling and summer students and lawyers within the firm, responding to inquiries as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in corporate law and be able to manage files with little supervision.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with supervising lawyers and other employees as part of the team.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work with clients directly and with minimal direction.
- Experience handling a wide range of clients, from startup, franchisors, multigenerational family business and multi-national corporations.
- Experience in drafting and negotiation of transactional documents.
- Experience in preparation of shareholder agreements, purchase and sale of business agreements, and reorganization documents.
- Experience in preparing and drafting franchise agreements and franchise disclosure documents, and coordinating the provision of franchise disclosure to prospective franchisee candidates
Diversity and Inclusion
At KMB Law, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. KMB Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
Accessibility and Accommodation
It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verification.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and compensation expectations to and indicate "Corporate Associate (Burlington Office)" in the subject line of your email.
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.
