Lawyer– Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, Wills and Estates

Lennox & Penney LLP (www.cambridgelaw.ca) is a well - established Cambridge, Ontario law firm seeking an associate with experience in corporate/commercial law, transactional real estate law, and drafting of wills and administration of estates. Our practice is solicitor focused and primarily includes corporate/commercial work, residential and commercial real estate work, and wills and estates work. Our firm is located in the City of Cambridge (Preston) with a clientele base that extends beyond our local area. We pride ourselves on being collegial, diligent, hard-working, and sociable.

Why Join our Team?

· Supportive team environment

· Experts to guide and train you

· Competitive Compensation

· Opportunities to grow your career

Our ideal candidate is:

· Keen to develop strong relationships with our clients and to build and maintain our reputation for quality legal services in the community

· A self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude

· Personable, ambitious, and hard-working

· Community minded and a team-player

· Looking to build a practice in the Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and surrounding areas

Requirements for the position:

· Law degree from an accredited law school, recognized by the Law Society of Ontario

· A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

· Minimum 1-3 year of work experience (with transcripts)

· Preferably 3-7 years of work experience

· Experience in corporate/commercial law, real estate law, and wills and estates will be considered a very valuable asset

· Ability to manage a client base and comfort with being in a client facing position

· Time-management skills, multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision

· Detail-oriented with a keen eye for contract and other document review

· Legal research skills

· Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

· Experience in other areas of law may also be an asset

· Existing client base would be an asset but is not a requirement

· We would also consider a more senior lawyer with an existing practice and will consider compensation models that reflect an existing client base.

Schedule: Full-Time. Office is open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and the candidate will be expected to be at the office, substantively, during those hours.