Senior Associate Lawyer

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer seeking greater autonomy, a healthier work-life balance, flexible Fridays, remote work options, and the opportunity to work directly with sophisticated corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a broad range of corporate-commercial files from initial consultation through completion.

• Advise sophisticated business clients on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and general corporate matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including shareholders' agreements, asset and share purchase agreements, loan agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts.

• Lead corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business purchases and sales, reorganizations, and corporate restructurings.

• Manage transaction closings, coordinate with clients and third parties, satisfy closing conditions, and oversee all closing documentation.

• Handle routine corporate matters, including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, and corporate maintenance.

• Advise on tax-driven reorganizations, including estate freezes and corporate rollovers, where applicable.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical, business-focused legal advice.

• Work independently while collaborating with the firm's lawyers on complex matters when required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an Ontario law school.

• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

• 6-10 years of private practice experience in corporate-commercial law (articling experience will not be considered).

• Strong experience independently managing corporate-commercial files and advising sophisticated business clients.

• Experience handling commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and complex commercial agreements.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client management skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files independently.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Flexible Fridays.

• Remote work options.

• Supportive boutique firm culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on high-quality corporate-commercial matters.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.