Our esteemed client, one of Canada’s leading law firms with offices across Canada and New York, is seeking a talented and motivated Junior Associate to join its Banking & Specialty Finance Group in it's Calgary office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior associate to develop a broad and sophisticated finance practice while working closely with highly regarded practitioners. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of financing transactions, from smaller and mid-market deals to larger, more complex syndicated financings.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with clients and have a genuine interest in business development and building a successful long-term practice. Assist with a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Work on bilateral and syndicated credit facilities involving banks, financial institutions, private lenders and corporate borrowers.

Draft, review and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, guarantees, intercreditor agreements and related closing documentation. Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including the review of corporate records and security registrations. Manage transaction closings and work collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel and internal legal teams.

Develop strong client relationships and participate in business development and profile-building initiatives. Relevant experience in banking, financial services or lending transactions gained at a leading regional, national or international law firm.





Experience assisting with both mid-market and larger syndicated financing transactions would be considered an asset. Strong drafting, analytical, organizational and transaction-management skills. Demonstrated enthusiasm for business development and building a long-term practice.

Competitive base salary (our client compensates on par with the Toronto legal market) Exceptional bonus incentive program (our client’s bonus program is on par with the Toronto legal market) Our client believes that healthy, happy legal professionals are energized, engaged and able to consistently provide superior legal services to their clients. Their unique Wellness Platform is a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of their lawyers and law students by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis. Coaching – Our client provides external coaches to assist their legal professionals with issues ranging from stress management to home organization.

Our client offers mentor training which includes personality testing to enhance communication between the mentor pair. This policy recognizes the need for flexibility in order to retain lawyers who make valuable contributions to the firm and whose circumstances, including parental responsibilities, may require an alternative work arrangement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing Banking & Specialty Finance Group, work on a wide-ranging portfolio of sophisticated financing matters and build meaningful client relationships from an early stage in your career. #

📌 Associate Lawyer - Banking & Specialty Finance (Junior) (Calgary)
🏢 Urban Legal Recruitment
📍 Calgary