We are looking for a motivated and business minded junior lawyer to join our Legal team. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 1–3 years of experience who is looking to build a well-rounded in house career within a fast paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will support a broad range of legal, commercial, and corporate matters while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical, hands on legal support and is eager to grow and learn.
Ideal Candidate:
You are a detail oriented and driven legal professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. You bring strong judgment, communication skills, and a practical approach to problem solving. You are eager to learn, confident managing multiple priorities, and comfortable working closely with business leaders and external partners. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and interested in building a long term career within an evolving in house legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day to day legal support across a variety of corporate and commercial matters
- Draft, review, and support the negotiation of commercial agreements, contracts, and other legal documentation
- Assist with legal matters involving affiliated companies and corporate entities
- Support corporate governance activities, including maintenance of corporate records, minute books, and annual filings
- Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations to internal stakeholders
- Partner with business teams to support operational initiatives and risk management matters
- Monitor legal deadlines, contract renewals, and compliance related obligations
- Liaise with external counsel and third party partners as required
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Ontario and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 1–3 years of experience in corporate, commercial, or general business law, either in private practice or in house
- Strong drafting, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Strong business acumen with a practical and solutions focused mindset
- High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
- Strong relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal technology tools
This job posting reflects a new vacancy within the organization. The position is active and intended to be filled as part of our current staffing needs.
Compliance & Transparency
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).
Use of Artificial Intelligence
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $65,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
