Legal Counsel
Overview
Are you a corporate transactional m & a lawyer seeking an exciting remote In House opportunity at the head office of a thriving, innovative and well established company, then Life After Law has the ideal position for you!
Our client, a dynamic and growing company is expanding and adding a brand new position within their legal department for a lawyer with approximately 3-6 years of strong corporate m & a experience to work as a Legal Counsel and occupy an integral role within the legal department. This is an excellent opportunity for either a corporate transactional lawyer in private practice seeking to transition In House or a corporate lawyer currently In House who is seeking a new and exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated m & a transactions and commercial matters in a fast paced and collaborative work environment. U.S. cross border expertise, privacy, technology, real estate and/or experience in the health sector is considered an asset. This is a remote position.
Responsibilities:
-Draft and negotiate various corporate and commercial agreements: m & a, share purchase and asset purchase agreements, and shareholder contracts etc.;
-Provide legal advice on corporate transactions and evaluate legal risks;
-Ensure that contracts are in compliance with applicable rules, laws and regulations as well as with senior management directives;
-Draft and implement various corporate policies; and
-Provide support and advice to different business units re: legal matters.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will:
-Be a member in good standing of a Canadian Bar;
-Have approximately 3-6 years of strong corporate m & a transactional experience, including commercial expertise;
-Be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision;
-Have solid business acumen and be a strong team player;
-Possess excellent attention to detail, interpersonal skills and professionalism;
-Be bilingual with strong English skills;
-Experience in US corporate matters is considered an asset; and
-Experience in privacy, technology, real estate and/or the health sector is also considered an asset.
This is truly an exciting remote opportunity to join a thriving and collegial legal team and work on stimulating corporate m & a transactional matters, as Legal Counsel for the head office of a dynamic company.
We thank all applicants. Only those with the required experience will be contacted. Thank you.
This is an active opening for a current role. AI may be used, only for initial resume review. Other decisions are human-made. Salary is commensurate with experience.
City
Montreal - Remote
Category
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Practice Areas
Corporate/Commercial
Work Type
Contract or Temp