Corporate Commercial Associate

About The Firm:

We are supporting a highly reputable full-service mid-size law firm in their search for an experienced Corporate Commercial Lawyer (Calgary).

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team of 100 lawyers.

About The Role:

The successful candidate will work on a variety of corporate commercial matters including:

• Business Formations: Corporations, unlimited liability corporations, professional corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, not-for profit entities.
• Corporate Finance involving a broad range of public and private financings.
• Corporate Governance: Advising boards, committees and management to discharge their director and officer obligations and corporate compliance and maintenance services
• Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures.
• Purchase and Sale of business.
• Reorganizations, amalgamations, windups, corporate estate freezes.
• Preparation and negotiation of shareholder agreements, non-competition agreements, escrow agreements and earn-outs.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or equivalent Canadian accreditation.
• A demonstrated ability to independently manage complex files and client relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a genuine willingness to mentor junior lawyers.

What The Firm Can Offer:

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation package.
• Mentorship (both formal and informal) and training programs to support their lawyers.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.
• A genuine partnership track and career growth for lawyers.

Next Steps:

If you have the required corporate commercial experience and are looking for a confidential conversation about this opportunity we encourage you to apply.

Even if you do not feel you meet every single requirement we still want to hear from you. We may have other opportunities that might be a great fit for your skills.

Please apply on here or contact lia.king@roberthalf.com for a chat.