OverviewMcCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.We are recruiting for aPractice Support Lawyer - Business Lawto join our team in ourTorontooffice. The role would be national in scope and require 5-8 years of Business Law experience, with an active bar membership in Ontario (a Québec bar membership is preferred, but not required). The incumbent in this role will be liaising with other Services Groups such as: (i) Client and Markets to develop client-facing thought-leadership pieces and contributing to client and alumni CPD content, and, (ii) in collaboration with the Qualified Journey Office, working as a training resource supporting the knowledge and drafting skills development of Business Law associates through annotated instructional precedents and by providing drafting feedback on live client matters. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment. This is a newly created position.Salary Range(Toronto Only): $130,000 - $ 190,000 annuallyThe offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.As a Practice Support Lawyer (supporting the Business Law Group), you will be:ResponsibilitiesDrafting model precedents and advice memos for review by senior lawyers, with detailed annotations to produce gold-standard documents which can be used as best-in-class training materials for both students and associatesConducting periodical reviews of existing precedents and update them as appropriateFocusing on completing existing precedents, as well as developing the core precedents already prioritized by M&A and Public MarketsEnsuring all offices and regions are supported in the development of precedents, including M&A/corporate precedents in QuebecEnsuring all Precedents are integrated into existing and proposed Workflows produced by CSD to create an end-to-end product and experience for practicing lawyersKnowledge ResourcesProviding updates on rule changes/case law updates,



plus recent developments and market trendsResponding to questions from lawyers for technical guidance and providing appropriate materials/resourcesAssisting in the deployment of practice-specific guides and responses to comments from regulatory bodiesPartnering with Practice Group and Industry Group Leaders to identify and draft thought leadership pieces, memos and other substantive legal updates for clients and alumni, including Practice Notes and White PapersAttending Practice Group meetings to promote the use of precedents and other knowledge resources both at the national and local levelSoliciting feedback at these meetings to uncover gaps in our Precedent Library and our knowledge resourcesDeal TermsMonitoring current deal terms and What’s Market to provide timely updates to lawyersUtilizing existing deal terms available from commercial and other sources including Practical Law and our proposed partnership with Neotica to incorporate into Precedents and other knowledge resourcesAI and Knowledge AssetsCollaborating with Legal Solutions and Knowledge and Integration team members to build out knowledge assets including Workflows and Precedents by using AI Tools and leveraging existing knowledge assets. Explore our AI-powered tools that integrate with iManage to surface gold-standard clauses and develop a Clause Bank for use when drafting or negotiating agreements. Leverage our AI Tools including Co-Counsel, Co-Pilot (and agents) and Walter to create precedents, workflows and playbooks whilst ensuring the optimum experience for users.Professional Journey Office (PJO)Acting as an advisor in the design and delivery of all MT Academy Business law curriculum for associates and students as part of our PJO experience including advising on the design and delivery of client-facing and alumni-facing Business Law curriculumPartnering with PJO to determine the optimum delivery method for Business law modules including use of playbooks, case studies, AI-supported simulations and video recordingsSupporting the testing and implementation of AI Tools focused on document drafting, extract and analysis as well as those focused on lawyer learning and developmentActing as a technical quality control resource for our Business Law associates and students,



with a view to reviewing and discussing their draft provisions and overall approach, acting as a seasoned second set of eyes. The PSL will also act as a training resource to ensure the student or associate has considered all angles and developed the best work-product before submission to the supervising lawyer for reviewQualificationsLL.B. or J.D. required; active membershipin the Law Society of Ontario is mandatory (Québec bar an asset).5–8 years of Business Law experience at a large, full service law firm, ideally in Private M&A, Public M&A, and/or Capital Markets.Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Excellent written (including drafting) and oral communication and presentation skills.Bilingualism (English and French) preferred.Experience in knowledge management and proficiency in developing and updating precedents.Experience with working with legal technology and AI preferred.Experience supporting training and professional development preferred.BenefitsOutstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.How to ApplyWe encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.McCarthy Tétrault utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of our application screening process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment efforts by analyzing applications to identify candidates whose qualifications and experiences align with the requirements of the position.We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Practice Support Lawyer- Business Law - C$130,000 - C$190,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 McCarthy Tétrault
📍 Toronto