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 prospect to support an active M&A; transaction, working closely with senior internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and other advisors.

Key Responsibilities
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* Provide legal support throughout an active M&A; transaction
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* Draft, review and negotiate M&A; agreements and related commercial contracts
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* Support legal due diligence and identify key legal and commercial risks
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* Review and negotiate transaction documentation
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* Work closely with senior business and finance stakeholders
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* Liaise with external legal counsel and transaction advisors
* Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice throughout the transaction
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* Support the business through the negotiation and execution of transaction documentation
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* Assist with broader corporate and commercial legal matters where required Experience Required
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* Bachelor of Law degree
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* Qualified lawyer with eligibility to practise in Ontario
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* 4+ years of relevant legal experience
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* Strong experience in M&A; and transactional contracts
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* Proven experience supporting M&A; transactions and legal due diligence
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* Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
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* Commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical business-focused legal advice
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* Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external advisors
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* Able to work effectively in a rapid-paced, transaction-focused environment This is an opportunity 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

📌 Legal Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Part of nGAGE Talent
📍 Toronto