Corporate Associate in Ottawa, ON. Reference # AC -7412.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a well-established, full-service law firm in Ottawa to recruit a Corporate Associate to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated legal professional seeking to expand their corporate and commercial law practice while working on sophisticated transactions for a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs and private companies to larger organizations.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Advise clients on a variety of corporate and commercial law matters.
Manage corporate transactions, including incorporations, amalgamations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, and continuances.
Assist clients with corporate structuring and tax-driven reorganizations, including estate freezes, rollovers, and share exchanges.
Independently manage share and asset purchase transactions, including the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents and closing deliverables.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, loan agreements, management agreements, distribution agreements, and other commercial contracts.
Collaborate with clients and external advisors to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and strategic legal advice.
YOUR REQUIREMENTS:



Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum of 2 years of post-call experience practicing corporate and commercial law in Ontario.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and corporate reorganizations.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and related transaction documents.
Exposure to not-for-profit, tax, or securities law would be considered an asset.
KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Robust interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management tools.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
This is a current vacancy; salary range is $100,000 - $150,000.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner, at [email protected] or (phone hidden) or Lauren MacDonald, Recruitment Specialist, at [email protected] or (phone hidden). If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Lauren know.

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