Director, Legal - Mergers & AcquisitionsLocation: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)Reports to: General CounselThe OpportunityBanyan's Legal team is growing to support a high-volume M&A practice and an expanding portfolio of vertical-market software companies. We are looking for a Director, Legal to join our Toronto team and take ownership of deal execution across the full acquisition lifecycle. You will work alongside our M&A Directors, Operating Partners, and portfolio company leaders to close transactions and support operational legal needs across the business.Initially, approximately 80% of your time will focus on deal work: due diligence, purchase agreement negotiation, closing mechanics, and post-close integration support. Over time, as Banyan's verticalized legal structure matures, you will step into a portfolio-level leadership role, effectively becoming the dedicated legal lead for an operating portfolio.What You Will OwnM&A ExecutionLead legal due diligence on acquisitions, identifying and escalating risks across corporate, IP, employment, and regulatory dimensions.Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary deal documents from LOI through closing.Manage external counsel relationships and coordinate specialist advice when required by deal complexity or jurisdiction.Partner directly with M&A Directors and Operating Partners to ensure transactions close on time and within risk tolerance.Portfolio Legal SupportProvide day-to-day legal support to portfolio companies on commercial contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements,



and general corporate matters.Cover portfolio legal responsibilities during team transitions, including maternity leave coverage, ensuring continuity across the team.Advise portfolio company leadership on operational legal questions, acting as a trusted business partner to CEOs and operating leaders.Growth into Portfolio Legal LeadTransition into the dedicated legal lead for one of Banyan's operating portfolios as the verticalized structure scales.Build and own the legal playbook for your portfolio: deal support, commercial contracting, compliance, and corporate governance.Participate in the Banyan Legal Guild, contributing to cross-portfolio knowledge sharing and best practices with the broader legal team.What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate is a 5th to 7th year lawyer with strong M&A fundamentals from a mid to large law firm, combined with a genuine interest in technology companies and a willingness to roll up their sleeves in a high-volume deal environment.5 to 7 years of legal experience, including meaningful M&A transactional work at a mid-size or large law firm.Direct experience leading or supporting buy‐side due diligence and purchase agreement negotiations.Familiarity with technology company legal issues: IP ownership, SaaS licensing,



data privacy, and software‐specific commercial terms.In‐house experience at a technology company is a strong asset, even if gained informally.Licensed to practice in Ontario (Law Society of Ontario member in good standing) or eligible for prompt admission.Canadian or US M&A experience; cross‐border deal exposure is a plus.Strong written and verbal communication skills. You can translate complex legal concepts into explicit guidance for non‐legal stakeholders.Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while staying connected to a collaborative legal team.CompensationThe expected base salary for this position is CAD $160,000 – $190,000, excluding annual bonus and equity (when applicable). Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job‐related skills and experience.Annual bonus target: 15% of base salary. Equity component included.BenefitsBenefits and other compensation will be discussed during the interview process.Equal Employment OpportunityDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions (Toronto)
🏢 Banyan Software
📍 Toronto