Senior Associate Lawyer – Business Law

Toronto | Hybrid | Partnership Track

The Opportunity

A growing Toronto law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer – Business Law to join its team.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced business lawyer who is ready for greater client contact, increased responsibility, and a genuine path toward partnership.

The successful candidate will work directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors, advising them on important business decisions and sophisticated corporate and commercial matters.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of files, develop meaningful client relationships, contribute to business development, and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers more than a traditional senior associate role. The firm is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career and eventually take on a leadership and partnership role.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with clients and decision-makers.
• Take ownership of sophisticated corporate and commercial matters.
• Develop and grow your own client relationships.
• Participate in business development initiatives.
• Work closely with experienced partners and receive mentorship.
• Contribute to the growth and direction of the practice.
• Build toward a genuine and achievable partnership opportunity.

The firm values initiative, entrepreneurial thinking, practical legal advice, and strong client relationships.

Interesting Work That Impacts Business

The Business Law team advises companies and entrepreneurs through important stages of their businesses, including acquisitions, reorganizations, financing, growth, and succession planning.

The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions.
• Share and asset purchase transactions.
• Shareholder agreements and disputes.
• Corporate reorganizations and restructurings.
• Corporate governance matters.
• Commercial agreements and contracts.
• Financing transactions.
• Business succession planning.
• Corporate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Strategic business transactions.
• General corporate and commercial advisory matters.

You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and see the impact of your legal advice on their businesses.

Become a Trusted Business Advisor

The firm believes that excellent legal advice requires more than technical expertise. Lawyers need to understand their clients' businesses, objectives, challenges, and long-term goals.

As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop trusted-advisor relationships with clients and establish yourself as a practical, commercially minded lawyer who provides solutions that clients can act on.

You will be encouraged to develop your own client base while working closely with the firm's existing clients and partners.

A Genuine Path to Partnership

The firm is looking for someone who sees themselves as a future leader and partner.

Senior associates will receive mentorship, client-development opportunities, and strategic guidance as they develop their practices.

You will be encouraged to:

• Build and strengthen client relationships.
• Participate in business development.
• Develop a book of business.
• Take on increasing responsibility.
• Mentor junior lawyers.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic growth.
• Develop into a leadership role within the practice.

For the right candidate, partnership is intended to be a tangible career goal rather than an indefinite possibility.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

The ideal candidate is ambitious, commercially minded, and energized by helping businesses succeed.

You enjoy taking ownership of your work, managing sophisticated transactions, and providing practical advice that clients can confidently act upon.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-call experience in Corporate/Commercial Law.
• Experience independently managing sophisticated transactions and client files.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law.
• Commercial mindset with practical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client-service orientation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with lawyers and other professionals.
• Genuine interest in business development and growing a legal practice.
• Strong desire to build long-term client relationships.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

A Culture That Supports Success

The firm is committed to creating a collaborative and supportive environment where lawyers can build successful and sustainable careers.

The culture emphasizes:

• Collaboration and mutual respect.
• Practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Entrepreneurial thinking.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.
• Long-term career development.

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners.
• Business development and client-building opportunities.
• Sophisticated and engaging corporate/commercial work.
• Opportunities to mentor junior lawyers.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• A genuine pathway toward partnership.

Build Your Practice. Accelerate Your Career.

This is an opportunity for a lawyer who wants more responsibility, more client engagement, more influence, and a clear path toward leadership and partnership.

If you are looking to build a meaningful practice, develop lasting client relationships, and become part of a growing firm where your contributions are recognized, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.

Position Details

Position: Senior Associate Lawyer – Business Law
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Practice Area: Corporate / Commercial / Business Law
Experience: 5+ years post-call
Licensing: Law Society of Ontario
Career Track: Partnership
Employment Type: Full-Time

Confidential Inquiries

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume for confidential consideration.