Corporate & Commercial Associate Lawyer

Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience + benefits and discretionary bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing and collaborative law firm in Ottawa, is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Associate Lawyer to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a practical and motivated lawyer with 3+ years of corporate and commercial law experience who enjoys working directly with clients and supporting a broad range of business matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced counsel while managing corporate and commercial files, providing practical legal advice, and contributing to a collaborative, client-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Law

• Manage corporate and commercial files with appropriate supervision.
• Support a variety of business transactions, including:
  • Incorporations and corporate reorganizations
  • Share and asset purchase transactions
  • Financing matters
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Commercial agreements and corporate governance matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and commercial documents, including:
  • Purchase agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Corporate resolutions
  • Service agreements and other commercial contracts
• Conduct legal research and assist with transaction structuring and due diligence.
• Provide practical, business-focused advice to clients on corporate and commercial matters.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal service.
• Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external advisors to support successful outcomes.
• Manage files effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support practice development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 3 years of experience practicing corporate and commercial law.
• Experience supporting a range of transactional and advisory matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Fluency in English is required; French-English bilingualism is considered an asset.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package and eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Opportunity for mentorship from experienced corporate and commercial lawyers.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on diverse corporate and commercial matters with a strong client focus.