Title: Legal Counsel - M&A Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario Contract: 6 months, with potential to become permanent The Opportunity A leading industrial technology and manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join its team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent position. This is a hands‑on opportunity to support an active M&A transaction, working closely with senior internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and other advisors. Key Responsibilities * Provide legal support throughout an active M&A transaction * Draft, review and negotiate M&A agreements and related commercial contracts * Support legal due diligence and identify key legal and commercial risks * Review and negotiate transaction documentation * Work closely with senior business and finance stakeholders * Liaise with external legal counsel and transaction advisors* Provide practical,



commercially focused legal advice throughout the transaction * Support the business through the negotiation and execution of transaction documentation * Assist with broader corporate and commercial legal matters where required Experience Required * Bachelor of Law degree * Qualified lawyer with eligibility to practise in Ontario * 4+ years of relevant legal experience * Strong experience in M&A and transactional contracts * Proven experience supporting M&A transactions and legal due diligence * Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills * Commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical business-focused legal advice * Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external advisors * Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment This is an chance to join an established international organisation and play a hands‑on role in an active M&A transaction. The initial contract is for 6 months, with the potential to transition into a permanent position #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Counsel - M&A (Toronto)
🏢 Part of nGAGE Talent
📍 Toronto